Elul

Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

AUGUST 17, 2026|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

A sign in a Safed coffee shop showcasing the donation of recyclables to fund a tefillin stand.

HEED THE SHOFAR: Can we harness the ‘Elul effect’?

This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion

As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.

AUGUST 14, 2026|BySTEWART WEISS

‘MESIRUT NEFESH’: Willingness to give up comfort, time, money, and personal interests for a greater value.

Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion

With Yom Kippur fast approaching, now is the time for Jews to look inward and ask how one can do better to support one's own nation and peoplehood.

AUGUST 8, 2026|ByWILLIAM C. DAROFF

Rabbi Mark Wildes with the scribe at the Nova site.

Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel? - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

AUGUST 3, 2026|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

Piano Man and a cab ride: You can change your financial future - opinion

Elul begins the time of reflection on the year past and trying to improve in the upcoming year.

AUGUST 5, 2021ByAARON KATSMAN

Elul: Seeking forgiveness and favorable judgement

Choice and consequence are two of the most important aspects of our interaction not only with God but with every person we come into relationship with.

AUGUST 5, 2021ByNECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH