Yamim Noraim

0 Culture Holidays

Voicing Our Thoughts in the Year to Come!

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Oct

Cindy Scarr reflects on the nuances of modern communication, specifically the challenges and implications of texting versus phone calls.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

A Therapist’s Guide to Practical Teshuvah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep

Cindy Scarr offers a thoughtful exploration of practical teshuvah, the Jewish concept of repentance and returning to righteous behavior.

0 Music Culture

Hope for Tomorrow

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep

Dovid Nachman Golding reflects on the power and significance of Jewish music, particularly during the Yamim Noraim, through stories of revered baalei tefillah and their impact.

0 Politics Ethics

Are You Sick Of It?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Sep

Natan Slifkin addresses the ongoing frustration surrounding the charedi community's avoidance of IDF service amidst a critical military situation in Israel.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Don’t Think You Haven’t Grown

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Sep

In this article, Rabbi Boruch Leff advocates for a more positive and accurate understanding of teshuvah, emphasizing personal spiritual growth over the traditional notion of repentance.

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A Time for Tears

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Sep 2023

The Gemara raises the question of how Moshe, who wrote the Torah, could have written the final eight verses that describe his own death.

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9/16/23 – Shiur 436 – Making 5784 into “THE YEAR”

Halacha Headlines · 15 Sep 2023

This text appears to be a list of different individuals who have participated in a discussion or lecture series on the topic of the upcoming Jewish year, 5784.

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The Rosh HaShana Spirit

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Sep 2023

The author shares a creative way to get into the spirit of Rosh HaShana by creating a YouTube playlist of the tunes used in their shul, which has a significant number of people from the UK.

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Repentance reimagined

Rabbi Yossy Goldman in JNS · 6 Sep 2023

As we approach Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew month of Elul serves as a time of spiritual preparation for the Days of Judgment.

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Hashem’s Waze

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Sep 2023

The article discusses the concept of Hashgachah pratis, or Divine Providence, and how it relates to our observance during the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe).

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Viewing Ourselves Honestly

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Sep 2023

The author reflects on the importance of self-scrutiny and introspection during the month of Elul leading up to the High Holidays.

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Everyday Kindness – Sept. 2022

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 13 Sep 2022

In this column on Everyday Kindness, two stories are highlighted that reflect acts of compassion and selflessness.

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Return… Again? Theories of Twice-Baked Teshuvah

Shlomo Zuckier in Lehrhaus · 17 Sep 2020

The article discusses a Talmudic passage that presents a debate about whether one should confess and atone for sins that have already been confessed and atoned for in the past.

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No Assembly Required: The Individualized Aspects of the Shalosh Regalim

Michael Bernstein in Lehrhaus · 27 May 2020

The article discusses the individualized aspects of the Shalosh Regalim, the three pilgrimage holidays in Judaism (Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot).

0 Holidays Politics

Homes Without Hate and Praying With Sinners

Jerome M. Marcus in Lehrhaus · 5 Aug 2019

The text discusses the concepts of baseless hatred (sinat hinam) and praying with sinners within the Jewish tradition.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Leavings of Sin: Rav Aharon Lichtenstein on Teshuvah

Shlomo Zuckier in Lehrhaus · 6 Sep 2018

"Return and Renewal: Reflections on Teshuva and Spiritual Growth" is a collection of twelve teshuva derashot by Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, previously offered from 1985 to 2010.

0 Holidays Sports

When They Were Kings: Greenberg and Koufax Sit on Yom Kippur

Howard M. Wasserman in Tablet · 11 Oct 2016

The article reflects on the pivotal decisions made by Jewish baseball legends Hank Greenberg and Sandy Koufax to sit out important games for Yom Kippur, highlighting their impact on the Jewish and American cultural landscape.

0 Holidays Torah

Going in Circles: The Double Identity of Sukkot

Jewish Action · 12 Oct 1998

Sukkot holds a unique place among Jewish holidays, embodying a double identity that reflects both repentance and growth.

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