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Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah
By the Numbers
18 Empowering Contemplations For Rosh Hashanah
18 memes and contemplations for Rosh Hashanah. Illustrated.
18 memes and contemplations for Rosh Hashanah. Illustrated.
17 Rosh Hashanah Facts Every Jew Should Know
Brush up on basic facts, traditions, and more associated with the Jewish New Year.
Brush up on basic facts, traditions, and more associated with the Jewish New Year.
12 Instances of Shofar-Blowing in Jewish History
Throughout Jewish history, the Shofar has been sounded in a variety of situations.
Throughout Jewish history, the Shofar has been sounded in a variety of situations.
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Listen to compelling podcasts by Tzvi Freeman and let him turn your world on its head as he probes the mysteries of life, purpose and the Jewish People.
Listen to compelling podcasts by Tzvi Freeman and let him turn your world on its head as he probes the mysteries of life, purpose and the Jewish People.
Your Questions
What Is a "Machzor"?
The word “Machzor” has come to refer to a prayerbook specifically for the High Holidays.
The word “Machzor” has come to refer to a prayerbook specifically for the High Holidays.
Why Wash Hands for Bread?
We create a direct connection between recognizing the true source of the bread and enjoying it.
We create a direct connection between recognizing the true source of the bread and enjoying it.
Video
The Tiny Splinter on My Finger
When an alien, unwanted entity penetrates into our bodies, something small can become very harmful, infecting our entire self.
When an alien, unwanted entity penetrates into our bodies, something small can become very harmful, infecting our entire self.
9 Symbolic Rosh Hashanah Foods
A short listing of the traditional, symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah eve.
A short listing of the traditional, symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah eve.
Seeking Depth Is Important
“Wow, he’s so deep,” we might say about someone we meet. What makes a person deep, and why is it important? In this talk, we explore the difference between the realms of matter and non-material reality, gaining tools to help us become deeper and more authentic people.
“Wow, he’s so deep,” we might say about someone we meet. What makes a person deep, and why is it important? In this talk, we explore the difference between the realms of matter and non-material reality, gaining tools to help us become deeper and more authentic people.
The Jewish Mother: Partners with G-d
The Haftorah of the first day of Rosh Hashanah relates the story of Chana, a childless woman who entreated G-d for a son at the Tabernacle in Shiloh. Eventually she gave birth to a son who would become the prophet Shmuel.
The Haftorah of the first day of Rosh Hashanah relates the story of Chana, a childless woman who entreated G-d for a son at the Tabernacle in Shiloh. Eventually she gave birth to a son who would become the prophet Shmuel.
Parshah
In the Search for Meaning, Where Do We Look?
Many of us have an inner ache, a discontented restlessness, without knowing why.
Many of us have an inner ache, a discontented restlessness, without knowing why.
Personal Experiences
The Cry of the Shofar
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and also the anniversary of the creation of man. In fact, the first time a shofar was heard in creation was when G‑d created Adam. G‑d blew Adam’s soul into him, and the sound it made was the sound of the shofar. Just like G‑d created mankind on Rosh Hashanah, on the anniversary of that day, G‑d is recreating us. We are G‑d’s shofar...
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and also the anniversary of the creation of man. In fact, the first time a shofar was heard in creation was when G‑d created Adam. G‑d blew Adam’s soul into him, and the sound it made was the sound of the shofar. Just like G‑d created mankind on Rosh Hashanah, on the anniversary of that day, G‑d is recreating us. We are G‑d’s shofar...
Story
Shloyme Came Home for Shofar
Wordlessly, the Rebbe curled his arm around Shloyme’s elbow, and together they strode through the crowded sanctuary.
Wordlessly, the Rebbe curled his arm around Shloyme’s elbow, and together they strode through the crowded sanctuary.
Falsehood has no legs
— Talmud
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Yesterday, you were inspired.
Today, that is all gone.
And so, you are depressed.
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Then the inspiration steps aside
—to make room for you to do something with it.
For fire to become deeds.
Because inspiration without action is like a flame wit...
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