Elul
Parashat Ki Teitzei: Words are tearing us apart
Elul is upon us. In a few weeks, we will confess our sins of the body, heart, and mind. This year, let us focus on the sins of the tongue, for they shape the confused, divided world we inhabit.
Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul
Elul: Facing ourselves, facing one another - opinion
Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion
Beyond the headlines: Taking care of yourself
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
The Hebrew month of Elul should be a period of healing - opinion
The hatred of Jews in America’s universities and our streets, the harassment of Jews, and the boycott of Jewish businesses take us back to Germany and Austria 90 years ago.
This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready - opinion
With Selichot drawing near, crowds are swelling at the Western Wall, signaling a profound yearning for connection and awakening to the upcoming High Holy Days.
Empty yeshiva seats are reflective of Israel's need to rebuild - opinion
This past year has proven how fragile and precious life can be. I owe it to the students who perished to give everything I can to those who now sit in their seats.
Rabbi Akiva's wisdom may hold the key to post-Oct 7 healing - opinion
Amid Israel's struggle with recent tragedies, ancient Jewish wisdom offers surprising comfort.
Israel's youths are moved to prayer, and it is coming from deep within - opinion
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Rabbi Pinto: "Stop everything, it’s time for self-reflection"
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news - opinion
Rosh Chodesh Elul marks a time for renewal and self-improvement, offering a chance for introspection and new beginnings before the new year.
Slihot tours all around Israel
Slihot tours have become so popular because they provide empowering and spiritual experiences.
Corrupt, amoral religious Jews in US, Israel – repent for political sins - opinion
So many religious politicians have behaved so irreligiously for so long that it often seems easier to believe that the more religiously Jewish you are – the less politically ethical you are.
Elul: Time to take accountability with your soul - opinion
Elul is the time to take make heshbon nefesh (accounting of the soul); a time for all of us, Adams and Eves, to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and atone for our sins.
