Forgiveness in Jewish tradition — each night, each week, and each year.
Yizkor: Is There a Right Time to Ask for Forgiveness?
Y
Kol Nidrei: Yosele, Don’t Focus on the Troubles
K
The Jewish approach to coping with pain and tragedy is to remember and honor the loss but not to dwell in mourning forever.
Doorway Defense
D
Is there a special mitzvah that we could take on for the new year? What is G-d’s message to us in the year post-October 7th?
Compromise or Betrayal
C
Today’s date on the Jewish calendar has an important message for modern times.
Son of Hamas
S
What lesson can we learn from the hamasnik-turned-peace maker?
New Year Campaign Speeches
N
On Rosh Hashanah, G‑d and the Jewish people "give campaign speeches" to one another.
Hazing
H
What is the meaning of a bris, and why do we read about it on Rosh Hashanah?
The Power of Self Control
T
The famous marshmallow experiment found a link between self-control at a young age and success in adulthood. Does this mean our fate is determined at birth?
lOUD AND QUIET VOICES
l
The customs of this week’s Torah portion seem to reflect the reality of Israel today.
WHEN CAN ONE REALLY ENJOY LIFE?
W
How far do we go to ensure the comfort of others?