For Its Own Sake
Do not keep a mental tally of how kind, generous and/or compassionate you have been. There is always room for improvement.
A Golden Opportunity
Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during the month of Elul. Seize the opportunity to reach out and connect to Him.
Awareness
Be aware of the things that affect your judgement of other people and try to remain non-judgmental in your approach.
Role Models
Learn about great pious men and women, so their lives can serve as a model for us, even if many years later.
Tap Into Wisdom
To learn from, and become wiser in the process, consider spending quality time with an elderly relative or friend.
Time to Say “I’m Sorry”
In the run-up to the High Holidays, use the month of Elul proactively by approaching those we may have wronged and ask them for forgiveness.
Now’s the Time
During this particularly auspicious time leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, think about ways in which you can come closer to God.
For the Love of Torah
Learn how the Ponevezh Yeshiva was built in Bnei Brak, Israel and became an outstanding Torah institution.
Sad Reality
Unfortunately, in some countries, threats of violence and violence itself, has lead many who once felt safe, to emigrate to other countries in search of a safer haven to live freely as…
Different Yet Valid Approaches
Study the history of both the Mitnagdic (non-Chassidic) and the Chassidic world in order to better appreciate two different approaches to worshipping God.