High Holiday Message 5786
Dear Friends: I’ve experienced earthquakes twice in my life, and though fortunately they were both mild, I found each experience remarkably terrifying. Supposedly, there is
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal
Dear Friends: I’ve experienced earthquakes twice in my life, and though fortunately they were both mild, I found each experience remarkably terrifying. Supposedly, there is
This teshuvah, written at a time when gathering was not possible, explores doing teshuvah outside of communal prayers.
Here are 5 kavanot, intentions, for the days and weeks of Elul, approaching the Holy Days. This includes poems, books, and self-reflection.
Celebrating the high holy days from home gives us ample opportunity to bring the sacred even further into our lives.
Five myths that we tell ourselves about t’shuvah that keep us from doing it skillfully or doing it at all.
Rabbi Mordechai Rackover recommends these reads to help you prepare for the themes, liturgy, and spirit of the High Holidays.
Rabbi Dan Ornstein teaches us: human freedom is ineradicable and that our dignity is predicated upon our moral responsibility.
When we say hineni to ourselves and our lives have a spiritual center, our existence will be more meaningful, and we’ll live a more purposeful life.
Personal and at-home Rosh Hashanah rituals include candle lighting, eating apples with honey, and sharing meals.
Asking for forgiveness not only cultivates empathy and humility, but it provides an opportunity for renewal.
Elul’s shofar blasts daily remind us of all we need to do to prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays and the start of the new year.
In faith: What matters in such things is the attitude of the one who is asking the question. What matters is an orientation of faithfulness.
While introspection is healthy, too much regret can discourage us from embracing our unchangeable past and our openness to future choices.
There are many ways to spiritually prepare in Elul for the Yamim Nora’im, the Days of Awe, also known as the High Holidays.