Tag: Self-Reflection

Here are 5 kavanot, intentions, for the days and weeks of Elul, approaching the Holy Days. This includes poems, books, and self-reflection.

Rabbi Ilana C. Garber, Adam Berkowitz August 17, 2023 Elul High Holidays

As we continue the work of Elul, examining the words of Psalm 27 can teach us about going beyond the inner voices and what we ...

Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks August 17, 2023 Elul High Holidays

Purim celebrates unexpected heroes as role models. Those heroes, Esther and Mordechai encourage us to be our full selves.

Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks March 5, 2023 Holidays Purim

Asking for forgiveness not only cultivates empathy and humility, but it provides an opportunity for renewal.

Emily Jaeger September 7, 2022 Elul High Holidays

The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance and include the Fast of Gedaliah.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Alan Lucas September 7, 2022 High Holidays Holidays

It is said that Selichot opens the gates of heaven for the High Holy Days. This Selichot, do what opens your heart to the gates ...

Rabbi Kerry Chaplin August 30, 2022 Elul High Holidays

While introspection is healthy, too much regret can discourage us from embracing our unchangeable past and our openness to future choices.

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal August 25, 2022 Elul High Holidays

T'fillah, Jewish prayer, is rooted in self-judgment, reflection, and connecting to something greater than ourselves.

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed June 29, 2022 Prayer Understanding Prayer

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