The Fall 2011 issue of the publication features various letters discussing Jewish figures and concepts.

In a study of law and narrative in the Talmud, the text highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from those one has wronged, stating that Yom Kippur atones only for sins against God, not for interpersonal sins, until the wronged party is appeased.

"Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn't Want to Be One" is a biographical book discussing the life of Hank Greenberg, a Jewish baseball player who achieved great success, particularly in his 1938 season with the Detroit Tigers.

A person recounts their first experience of Simchat Torah before officially converting to Judaism.

Yom Kippur, a holiday filled with reflections on mortality, often sees children hurried out of the Yizkor service by parents wanting to shield them from discussions on death.

The text recounts the author's journey of grieving the unexpected death of their fiancé's brother, Rafi, and the challenges of mourning as a non-traditional mourner in Jewish tradition.

Joel Alperson, a dedicated Nebraska football fan and Jewish observer, has taken unique steps to accommodate both Yom Kippur and football games by bringing in Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin to lead services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

The text expresses a plea for God to take responsibility and apologize for the suffering inflicted on humanity, enumerating sins and injustices attributed to God, including diseases, death, and human suffering.

In this humorous dialogue, two individuals, likely a rabbi and a congregant, discuss the challenges of crafting a meaningful Yom Kippur sermon that stands out.

"On the Bookshelf" expresses contrition for overlooking various Jewish books and seeks atonement by highlighting several notable works published in 2010.

In the past, a century ago, some Jews rebelled against the traditional solemnity of Yom Kippur by organizing public festivals of eating, dancing, and performances to assert a secular Jewish identity and break away from religious restrictions.

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, occurring on September 27-28 in 2020, where Jews fast, repent, and seek forgiveness for sins.

A woman reflects on her journey to becoming a cantor while grappling with her family's religious traditions and gender expectations.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falls on the first day of the seventh month Tishrei but is significant as a day for reflection, repentance, and judgment by God.

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