by Rabbi Mordechai Becher
by Rabbi Avraham Kovel
In the cacophony of modern life, Shabbat provides a timeless oasis where the soul finds meaning amidst the chaos.
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Elul – the month preceding Rosh Hashanah – begins a period of intensive introspection, clarifying life's goals, and coming closer to God.
by Devora Levy
The deeper connection between the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve senses, and the twelve zodiac symbols as a means for spiritual growth.
A comprehensive overview on the Jewish view of Nature and the human being’s responsibility to the environment.
by Rabbi Menachem Levine
Experiencing the power of Shabbat and the mystical reverberations of the joyful Lecha Dodi prayer.
by aish.com
A short, practical guide explaining the unique stages of a traditional Friday night meal, including deeper insights into various customs.
by Kylie Ora Lobell
How the Jewish people celebrate Shabbat, its customs, origins, and traditions.
by Tzvi Gluckin
The Jewish calendar is a sophisticated, accurate system that has been in use for millennia. It’s also an important tool for spiritual growth.
by Rabbi Hillel Goldberg
The intricate science and philosophy behind reconciling the lunar and solar calendars can leave one speechless.
by Dina Coopersmith
Like the moon, the Jewish people will rise up again and light up the night.
by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Looking at the world from its inner spiritual core outward.
Now is the time to put into action all the hopes, prayers and resolutions we made at the start of the Jewish New Year.
Each of us has to fight off darkness in his or her own way.
Tevet is a time of return and redefinition.
Exploring the deeper meaning behind this life-giving month.
Purim teaches us to appreciate the world's awesome beauty, amidst so much chaos and horror.
The month that moves us out of being enslaved to our egos.
The power of turning the bitter into sweet, sickness into healing.
At Sinai we moved above and beyond, where the whole truth dwells.
by Hanna Perlberger
Giving through receiving: a self-full approach to self-care.
What can happen when we see everything as being fully within our grasp and under our control.
The same covenant that promises suffering, promises redemption.
With only 30 days left in the year, Elul is a time of yearning, forgiveness and return.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
Using the 12 months of the Hebrew calendar as a map for personal growth.
Time isn’t just clocks and calendars—it’s an stream of endless opportunities imbued with potential holiness.
by Rabbi Maurice Lamm
Jews keep time in a way from the rest of the world. Discover why the calendar begins with Creation, the month with the new moon, and the day with sunset.
by Rabbi Reuven Spolter
Mark your calendar for Judaism's once-in-28-year special event.
Why the Jewish month of Iyar is a time for us to work on improving respect for others.
by Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair
Now is the time to reflect and integrate the spiritual insights gleaned from the holiday season.
How does winter symbolize the bursting forth of life? Exploring the depth of Tu B'Shvat
What is the deeper meaning behind the small moon looking as big as the vast sun?
How were the Nazis able to carry out the Holocaust - something extremely complex - without a computer?
According to the Jewish mystics, everything in the world is singing.
by Shelly Fenig
The spiritual growth we’ve harnessed this past month is available throughout the year.
Art is inspiration wrestling with constriction.
Where one burns books one will in the end burn people.
Why do we say, "Hear O Israel!" rather than "See O Israel"?
A mystical look at the meaning of this Jewish month.
Why is it different and what is its significance?
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