Neilah: The Final Service
While one may make requests of God or atone for transgressions at any time…
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The Five Prohibitions of Yom Kippur
"...on the tenth of the month, you shall afflict your souls and do no work…
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Post Labor Day Whites
When is it fashionably acceptable to wear white after Labor Day? On Yom…
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The Book Of Jonah
The Book of Jonah is one of the best known stories in the Bible and is…
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For The Sin We Committed
One of the main steps in the process of teshuva (repentance) is…
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The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the murder of Gedaliah,…
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The Five Names of Rosh Hashana
In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…
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God’s Secret Things
Next Wednesday night, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, will be…
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Annulment of Vows
"I swear that this time I will lose weight" "I am going to pray every…
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Seeking God in Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
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Selichot
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…
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