High Holy Days
Shavuot 2026: Why the Torah still matters in the age of AI and technology
One of the fundamental principles of Jewish faith is that the Torah is eternal and will never be replaced.
Your Investments: Time to start all the tasks that have been put off until ‘after the chagim’
Lessons from Rabbi Adler: Be your father’s son - opinion
Sukkot 2025: ‘How beautiful was the journey’
Yom Kippur: The true meaning of 'all is forgiven' - opinion
“All is forgiven” means no holding back; no grudges, no enmity, and most importantly, no self-inflicted poison. And not for some – but for all!
Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)
These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.
Yom Kippur in white garments: A show of unity and hope - opinion
We wear white on Yom Kippur to build a human family standing together before the creator of the world.
Kibbutz Be’eri unveils Yom Kippur prayer book blending Sephardi, Ashkenazi rites
Koren Publishing confirmed that the project was initiated by the kibbutz in partnership with the publishing house, and that the prayer book would be for community use only, and not for purchase.
Bring it on, Yom Kippur! Why we are worthy of God this year - opinion
If Yom Kippur is about showing God that His people are worthy, then surely this year we can stand tall.
Embrace Yom Kippur with joy, not sorrow as prayer is today’s greatest offering
A sacrifice for a deliberate sin is never atoned, but heartfelt prayer does.
Soldiers on the battlefield find ways to celebrate the holidays
Can it still feel like Yom Kippur if you are driving a tank or operating a drone in the heart of Gaza City while others are deep in prayers in synagogues across Israel?
Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?
The Talmud identifies Yom Kippur as one of the two happiest days in the year (along with the 15th of Av).
High Holy Days: Heeding the Rosh Hashanah call for Shiloh and Jerusalem
We are with God and with ourselves, in belief and in actions, as the Jewish people, the Jewish nation, rooted on our soil, despite words spoken at the Emmy Awards stage.
Opening the gates of tears: Finding hope and strength in Jewish tradition - opinion
Prayer becomes more than words to God. It becomes the opening of our hearts so that we may feel the suffering of others.
