The Hebrew Month of Elul: Preparing for the High Holidays
July 7, 2026
The High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) are a spiritual high during the Jewish year. Between atoning for our misdeeds, apologizing to those
The High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) are a spiritual high during the Jewish year. Between atoning for our misdeeds, apologizing to those
Am Yisrael Chai means “the People of Israel live.” Discover the meaning of this powerful Hebrew phrase through remarkable stories – from a historic BBC recording and Golda Meir’s emotional
What is a Shofar? A shofar (שופר) is an ancient and sacred Jewish horn instrument, most often made from a ram’s horn, which has been used by Jews for thousands of
Jewish funeral customs have guided mourners through loss for thousands of years. From aninut to shiva, shloshim, and yahrzeit, discover the meaning behind these practices and how they closely align
The Jewish calendar is unlike any other. While most of the world runs on the Gregorian solar calendar, Jewish life follows a unique lunar-solar system that has guided Jewish holidays,
There is something deeply profound in tying the leather strap around oneself because the simple act of doing so connects one’s arm, heart, and mind to something infinite. The Tefillin
Open an art history book and you will barely find Judaism. Open a book on Judaism and you will barely find art. The two worlds seem to stand light-years apart