The Secret to a Guilt-free Yom Kippur

 

Make the Call: An Inspiring Yom Kippur Video

When Nancy Baida and Harry Ashkanazi had an argument, they never expected it to end the way it did. A powerful story about courage, humility and forgiveness.

 

Q&A: Why Do We Fast on Yom Kippur?

For one day we single-mindedly focus on the soul.

PODCAST: Rabbi Zev Leff on the Essence of Rosh Hashanah

Exploring the meaning of God’s judgment.

 

How Two Ordinary Teenagers are Changing the World

Their mind-blowing responses to Hurricane Harvey and a sick neighbor is the inspiration we need for the High Holidays.

 

The Cry of the Shofar: Its Incredible Power and Meaning

The shofar pierces our external personas and reconnects us to our true inner selves.

 

Chained Melody: A Violin “Recital” in Auschwitz

A moving depiction of a true event that occurred one evening in the concentration camp.

 

Q&A: What is the Significance of the Shofar and Rosh Hashanah?

Proclaiming true freedom.

 

The Wake-Up: A Short Rosh Hashanah Video

Waking up from a deep sleep may require extreme measures.

 

Starting Over on Rosh Hashanah

In the wake of devastating hurricanes, a message of hope.

Sliver by Sliver: Rosh Hashanah, Weight Loss and the Path to Real Change

Greatness comes through the tough, little actions we make every day.

 

Feeling the Love on Rosh Hashanah

God judges us only because He loves us and cares about what we do.

Rosh Hashanah: Is Judgment Day Supposed To Be Joyful?

Should we tremble with fear or rejoice in crowning God as our King? A 5-part video course on the essence of Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah: Becoming the Person of Your Dreams

It’s no accident that on Rosh Hashanah Yosef goes from hopeless slave to powerful viceroy of Egypt.

 

Uproot the Nail: A Short Yom Kippur Video on Nailing Down Forgiveness

How to attain real forgiveness.

A Short Guide to a New Head

Three ways to lift out of the confusion and feel closer to God.

How Jury Duty Prepared Me for Rosh Hashanah

I thought jury duty was going to be waste of time. Instead it changed my life.

Taylor Swift’s New Song as a Jewish Guide to Forgiveness

Look what you made me do and three other common obstacles to forgiveness.

Rebbetzin Heller on the Opportunity of Elul: At Home in Jerusalem PODCAST

How to tap into the power of this transformational time period.

How to Really Grow During the Month of Elul

No one can help you grow unless you take responsibility for yourself.

Elul and the Solar Eclipse: Removing the Blocks to Find Meaning

Three steps to embrace the ever-present meaning in our lives.

Seven Steps to an Easy Fast

Giving new meaning to the term "fast food."

 

Change Your Legacy

What do you want to be remembered for?

My Yom Kippur Call

It was one the hardest calls I’ve ever made. And it turned out to be one the best.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Jews Don’t Say Happy New Year

What’s the best wish for the new year?

Yom Kippur and Baseball's Greatest Comeback

An inspiring lesson from the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals who beat impossible odds to win the World Series.

Ten Inspiring Quotes for Ten Days of Repentance

Motivation to begin change now.

How to Break Bad Habits

Know your triggers and desired outcome, and replace your negative response with a more constructive alternative.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Stephen Sondheim and the Great Yom Kippur Morality Play

The perils of the unexamined life.

 

Rosh Hashanah: Anything Is Possible

Open yourself up to your vast potential because on Rosh Hashanah everything is open.

 

Rosh Hashanah: Breaking the Walls

This the time of the year to reach out to that neighbor, co-worker or relative, regardless of our differences.

 

The Most Important Thing You Need to Know about Rosh Hashanah

How to show God you’re a worthy investment this New Year.

Dancing Around the Golden Calf

Change is only possible if we truly regret what we did.

The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah: An In-Depth Analysis

Exploring the philosophical underpinnings of this misunderstood holiday.

Slichot and the 13 Attributes

The "Slichot" prayers occupy a prime spot in the High Holiday prayers. But what is really behind these puzzling verses?

Rosh Hashanah: Just How Guilty Should I Feel?

A 30-min video on how to overcome your guilt and embrace the incredible opportunities of the High Holy Days.

Inspiring Jewish Quotes for Rosh Hashanah

Some inspiring Jewish quotes to help guide you in your resolutions for the New Year.

 

Rejecting $3 Billion from Facebook

What one 23-year-old can teach us about vision and passion.

The Bodyguard at My Door

When my mother received a death threat, I got an unusual wakeup call.

Silence and the Shofar

The shofar is our ancient meditation, encouraging us to withdraw from the noise of life and go in.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Knowing Your Life Matters

On Rosh Hashanah, identify your unique mission and responsibility to live a life filled with purpose.

The Brownlee Brothers’ Incredible Triathlon Finish

And a lesson from the sounding of the Shofar.

The Most Important Letter You’ll Write

A powerful exercise everyone should do to prepare for the High Holidays.

Strategies for Making Real Changes in Your Life

Design your personalized Spiritual Fitbit.

 

Rosh Hashanah: Can’t Stop the Feeling

Justin Timberlake, celebrating the new year and the joy of being Jewish.

At War before Rosh Hashanah

No one but you can make you great.

Chief Editor's Blog

My Broken Laptop

To fix or not to fix? A too-good-to-be-true story for Elul.

 

How to Grow during Elul

I can’t wait until tomorrow because I get better every day.

How to Confront Your Mistakes and Try Again

Don’t allow yesterday's mistakes to limit tomorrow's possibilities.

Elul: The 4 D's of Lasting Change

How to keep your resolutions and truly grow.

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