Yom Kippur
The Nazi Victim Who Forgave Her Perpetrators
As a young child, Eva Mozes Kor was a subject of Dr. Mengele’s horrific human experiments. Decades later, she made headlines for granting ‘amnesty’ to a physician who worked alongside the notorious Nazi doctor. Here’s Mozes Kor’s story in her own words.
This Rosh Hashanah, Try Picking Up the Phone
Mass emails and social posts asking for forgiveness from ‘anyone I hurt’ bypass the hard work of repentance.
Things You Can’t Do on Yom Kippur
On Yom Kippur, many activities are prohibited to preserve the sanctity of the day.
Finding Yourself – Wherever You Are
As the High Holy Days remind us, getting to know ourselves takes time.
Coming to Believe in Collective Prayers of Repentance
How a former Catholic became a believer and leader of collective Jewish prayers of repentance.
Feeding While Fasting – A New Beginning
Across the world yesterday or today, Jews celebrate Simchat Torah, the conclusion of the Festival of Sukkot. Simchat Torah is ...
Reflections on Liturgy of the High Holy Days
We spent the whole morning of prayers during the High Holidays on our pleas for forgiveness from God, and our ...
Yom Kippur Is Important. The Day After Is Even More So.
We sat in synagogue most, if not all, of the day. We didn’t eat. We thought about the ways we missed ...
Birthday Wishes
Happy birthday world Hayom Harat Olam Congratulations On making it another year, On faking it another year Like they earned ...
A New Year’s Resolution to Be Proud Of (That You Actually Can Keep!)
Rosh Hashanah is a time for many things. Reflection. Spiritual rejuvenation. Eating large meals with family and friends. And making ...