Jonah and Nineveh

Jonah's Flight, Jonah in Nineveh

The narrative of Jonah is a popular biblical story, and is the haftarah read on Yom Kippur at Minchah. Join us for an in-depth study of the text with its layers of meanings.

An inside look at the fascinating story from the Prophets of Yonah, based on the classic commentary of the Alshich, as elucidated in Chassidic teachings.

There’s something clearly pointing me in a specific direction. How do I know if it’s a sign from G‑d saying “This is what I want you to do”—or a test to see whether I can withstand the pressure?

You are Jonah. The real you, for “Jonah”—in Kabbalistic parlance—is another name for the soul. Hence, the story of Jonah is the story of a soul’s journey here on earth.

Watch highlights of the famous story of Yonah getting swallowed by a big fish, after he tries to run away from fulfilling his mission to go and tell the people of Ninveh to repent.