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Yom Kippur
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What Is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement?
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a 25-hour solemn fast day, during which Jewish people pray, seek forgiveness and a fresh start both with G-d and their fellows.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a 25-hour solemn fast day, during which Jewish people pray, seek forgiveness and a fresh start both with G-d and their fellows.
“You Will Return to the Lord, Your G-d” - The Commandment of Teshuvah
The Commandment of teshuvah. What exactly is the obligation? Is there an obligation? A deep dive into this unique commandment.
The Commandment of teshuvah. What exactly is the obligation? Is there an obligation? A deep dive into this unique commandment.
Five Steps to a Higher Teshuvah
Here are five simple principles embodied by five verses from the Torah, each beginning with another letter of the word teshuvah, “return” or “repentance.”
Here are five simple principles embodied by five verses from the Torah, each beginning with another letter of the word teshuvah, “return” or “repentance.”
Reb Zusha and the Tormentors
“And what are you going to claim on Judgement Day, eh, Zusha? Your soul will know no peace when that time comes!”
“And what are you going to claim on Judgement Day, eh, Zusha? Your soul will know no peace when that time comes!”
18 Uplifting Contemplations for Yom Kippur
Sit still and contemplate this day. Perhaps it is not what they tell you it is.
Sit still and contemplate this day. Perhaps it is not what they tell you it is.
Your Questions
Why Did Jonah Run Away?
Jonah wasn’t some average Joe who decided to go his own way and not to listen to G-d. Why then did he disobey?
Jonah wasn’t some average Joe who decided to go his own way and not to listen to G-d. Why then did he disobey?
15 Life-Lessons From King David
David had a tumultous, yet ultimately triumphant life. He was the progenitor of a royal dynasty chosen by G‑d, but he suffered mightily from strife, especially at the hand of those closest to him.
David had a tumultous, yet ultimately triumphant life. He was the progenitor of a royal dynasty chosen by G‑d, but he suffered mightily from strife, especially at the hand of those closest to him.
Commemorating the Rebbe's Mother
Parshah
How Valuable Is It To Live As If Every Day Were Your Last?
Instead of pretending that today were the last day of your life, what if you were to realize, instead, that it’s the first day of the rest of your life?
Instead of pretending that today were the last day of your life, what if you were to realize, instead, that it’s the first day of the rest of your life?
Jewish News
Women
When I Want to Run Away From My Problems ...
Some problems can be fixed, and some problems can’t. Some problems have solutions, and some don’t. It’s not the problem that’s the problem. It’s how I look at and deal with the problem. It’s understanding that the difficulty is from G‑d,and it therefore has a purpose that’s sometimes beyond my comprehension, but somehow there to make me grow.
Some problems can be fixed, and some problems can’t. Some problems have solutions, and some don’t. It’s not the problem that’s the problem. It’s how I look at and deal with the problem. It’s understanding that the difficulty is from G‑d,and it therefore has a purpose that’s sometimes beyond my comprehension, but somehow there to make me grow.
Begging for Honey Cake
Growing up, Erev Yom Kippur was a busy day. As the day wore on and the rush began, there were two very important things to do—and they were done every single year, no matter what.
Growing up, Erev Yom Kippur was a busy day. As the day wore on and the rush began, there were two very important things to do—and they were done every single year, no matter what.
No sooner was [Abraham] weaned -- and he was but a small child -- that his mind began to seek and wonder: How do the heavenly bodies orbit without a moving force? Who moves them? ... His heart sought, and came to know that there is one G-d... who created all and that in all existence there is none other than Him...
Print Magazine
Some people think there is no conflict between their work and their time for study, meditation and prayer.
But, on the contrary, they complement one another:
Start your day by connecting it to Torah—the day shines and all its parts work in synchronicity.
Work honestly, carrying the morning’s inspiration in your heart—a...
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