In Hebrew it is … Emunah … It is faith that results in faithfulness, which actually imples action. Even the word amen shares the root with Emunah. Amen means “so be it” or “may it be so,” and shares the root also with eman, meaning “to confirm”. Trust …. faith … confirm … so be it … are hard to…
**A Short Story of a Sabbath in Elul** “The late summer sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm golden light over the small village of Givat Harim. The air was filled with the scent of ripening figs and the soft rustle of leaves preparing to change their colors. It was the month of Elul, a time of introspection…
Elul….a time of Teshuvah…. As we enter a tradition established centuries ago to prepare our hearts for the upcoming fall Feast Days—days given to us by the Creator Himself—it’s a time for each of us to humble ourselves and search our hearts. With summer coming to a close and fall fast approaching, we are reminded of the significant Feast Days…