Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the biblical calendar and is observed with solemn reflection, fasting, and prayer. It offers an opportunity for spiritual renewal through repentance and reconnection with one’s faith and community. Key Practices for Observing Yom Kippur: 1. Fasting: A central aspect of Yom Kippur is a 25-hour fast, beginning at sunset…
Change can be both exciting and daunting. Whether it’s a new job, a fresh start in a relationship, or a shift in perspective, the idea of stepping into the unknown often comes with mixed emotions. But how do you know if you’re truly ready for something new? One sign is a persistent sense of dissatisfaction with the current situation. If…
As Yom Kippur approaches, the sense of being “out of time” can weigh heavily. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the biblical calendar, marking a solemn period of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Yet, many find themselves feeling unprepared or rushed as the day nears. This sensation of running out of time can feel especially poignant,…
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…
Surely I can not be the ONLY ONE asking this question…..right? So much is going on in the world today – and in our lives – that one has to question what on earth is going on? Is it the end of days, is it near WW3, is it designed or is it random or just historically cyclical? To be…
“Clarity of Purpose” …. can sometimes be difficult to find. Sometimes finding clarity of purpose can indeed be a challenging journey. It often involves introspection, exploration, and sometimes even trial and error. It’s about understanding what truly drives you, what values you hold dear, and what goals you want to pursue. Sometimes, it can feel like searching for a needle…
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Can you hear them? Most people think they are horrendous looking, way to noisy, and need to go back to their holes in the ground. Not me. I simply love listening to the united frequency of their melody, am fascinated at their emergence and determination to reach their goals and think we, as humans, could learn a…