Category: Judaism
Why is Yom Kippur the happiest day of the year? – opinion
Jerusalem Post Barring an extreme sadomasochist personality, how could knowing one’s life is on the line make this day not only happy – but the happiest day of the year? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760324
Read MoreKeeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers
Jerusalem Post Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760319
Read MoreKol Nidre: A light of Jewish survival for 600 years – opinion
Jerusalem Post For me, descending directly from the generations that had to make vows to another religion in order to survive, Kol Nidre became a beacon of light during a very dark time. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760306
Read More‘Who shall live, who shall die’: Matters of life and death on Yom Kippur
Jerusalem Post We live on a proverbial thread. Who will meet their Maker at their predetermined time? Who, before their appointed time? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760286
Read MoreIsrael is cursed from within, but it could be turned into a blessing – opinion
Jerusalem Post My hope and prayer for this Yom Kippur is that we find a way to turn this curse of disunity into the blessing of unity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760288
Read MoreWATCH: Tens of thousands at Western Wall for final Slihot before Yom Kippur
Jerusalem Post Over two-million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760290
Read MoreParashat Ha’azinu: The power of ‘tzur’/flint
Jerusalem Post It is not surprising that flint became a metaphor for God, as flint is strong, flint instruments provided protection, and they were part of food preparation and the making of clothing. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-760041
Read MoreYom Kippur: Opportunity for forgiveness
Jerusalem Post People who can forgive those who have wronged them demonstrate a noble and humble soul. In doing so, they receive the appropriate treatment from God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760040
Read MoreIf you’re trying to connect to God on Yom Kippur, here’s a prayer for you
Jerusalem Post Even as it creates this challenge, the liturgy provides a solution by offering a range of different modes of relating to God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760205
Read More‘Teshuva’: How can one atone for their sins and get God’s forgiveness?
Jerusalem Post While people should in fact do teshuva for all their sins, they should not be paralyzed by the enormity of the work that needs to be done. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760024
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