The Month of Elul
The month of Elul is one of the most important in the Jewish calendar. The last month of the Jewish year, it is the preamble to the coming High Holy Days – Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. It is a special time of repentance and reflection.
Depression and Anxiety Explained, According to Kabbalah
As Jews head toward the Days of Awe – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – we think a lot about spirituality. According to Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), “depression and anxiety is the cry of your soul.” When our souls are hungry they express that lack through anxiety.
Israeli Tennis Player Dudi Sela, NBA Basketballer Omri Caspi Sit Out Games for Yom Kippur
Top-ranked Israeli professional tennis player Dudi Sela walked off the court last Friday due to the imminent start of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Yom Kippur 2017: Tel Aviv’s Empty Roads and Highways
Even in the secular city of Tel Aviv, Israelis “observe” Yom Kippur by not driving, leaving the roads and highways wide open for bicyclists and play!
On Yom Kippur, Zuckerberg Asks Forgiveness for Facebook
In the Jewish tradition of asking for forgiveness around the High Holidays, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg apologized for his creation on Saturday.
Trump and Pence Send Yom Kippur Wishes to “Be Written in the Book of Life”
Many heartfelt Yom Kippur greetings came out from the White House, including the President, the Vice President, and the First-Daughter.
Before Yom Kippur, IDF Heroes Return From Rescue Mission in Mexico
The delegation was sent to Mexico to help find victims buried under rubble, check the stability of buildings and provide medical care.
Top 10 Hebrew Words to Know for Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is mentioned several times in the Bible as a day to cleanse oneself of sins, both between man and man and between man and God.
Major Solar Eclipse Recalling Egyptian Plague of Darkness Has Divine Message for US
The astronomical phenomenon is described in ancient Jewish sources which one rabbi interprets as a divine warning specifically targeting the United States.
Biblical Tribute to Jewish Singer/Songwriter Leonard Cohen
It was announced last night that Leonard Cohen, the Jewish singer/songwriter who explored Jewish themes in modern lyrical terms throughout a career that spanned five decades, passed away on Monday at the age of 82.