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Why Forgiveness Isn't Always the Best Path for You | Opinion

When I had an argument with a long-time mentor, I insisted that he owed me an apology. ā€œIā€™m sorry for the imaginary crime you think I committed,ā€ he replied, making me want to commit a real crime. I found it…

Yom Kippur 2024: Repentance and the personal, collective experience

Yom Kippur and the Process of Teshuvah delves us into the depths of our soul, stripping away layers of self-deception and ego while removing our artificial masks. It forces us to confront the false narratives we create about ourselves…

When, why Jewish people fast and proper greetings

Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and a holy day in the Jewish…

Masked attacker holds Michigan rabbi and students at gunpoint after Rosh Hashanah meal

A University of Michigan rabbi and 20 students were held at gunpoint when a gunman broke into his home during a holiday meal at the start of Rosh Hashanah. A University of Michigan rabbi was held at gunpoint along with…

Jewish women have strong thoughts about one of today's most popular television shows

Last month, ahead of the release of the now much-discussed and popular Netflix rom-com series Nobody Wants This, stars Adam Brody and Kristen Bell appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast. They spoke candidly with hosts Dax Shepard (Bell's husband) and…

Israeli family urges release of Hamas hostage and celebrates Rosh Hashanah with hope but 'nothing to celebrate'

Southern Israel ā€“ Before the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah, Efrat Machikawa helped prepare dinner at her home in southern Israel. Her family eats Tunisian food for the occasion and her mother prepared an array of delicacies, including…

What is Rosh Hashanah? What you should know about the Jewish holiday

Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of the four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism's holiest days and begins at sunset on…

A Bleak Rosh Hashanah: The Day of Divine Authority in Our Dark Times

Rosh Hashanah is a day of deep duality, where emotions mix between awe and celebration, pride and joy. We stand in judgment before God and are fully aware of our inadequacies and helplessness. Yet we also reflect on the…