Elul
The Hebrew month of Elul should be a period of healing - opinion
The hatred of Jews in America’s universities and our streets, the harassment of Jews, and the boycott of Jewish businesses take us back to Germany and Austria 90 years ago.
This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready - opinion
Empty yeshiva seats are reflective of Israel's need to rebuild - opinion
Rabbi Akiva's wisdom may hold the key to post-Oct 7 healing - opinion
Israel's youths are moved to prayer, and it is coming from deep within - opinion
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Rabbi Pinto: "Stop everything, it’s time for self-reflection"
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news - opinion
Rosh Chodesh Elul marks a time for renewal and self-improvement, offering a chance for introspection and new beginnings before the new year.
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Corrupt, amoral religious Jews in US, Israel – repent for political sins - opinion
So many religious politicians have behaved so irreligiously for so long that it often seems easier to believe that the more religiously Jewish you are – the less politically ethical you are.
Elul: Time to take accountability with your soul - opinion
Elul is the time to take make heshbon nefesh (accounting of the soul); a time for all of us, Adams and Eves, to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and atone for our sins.
Elul and America’s epidemic of loneliness - opinion
Millions of people are quite literally dying of loneliness. The Hebrew month of Elul offers some lessons that can help.
Elul: Pushing us forward to a new reality in a new year - opinion
If we listen well to the sounds of the shofar in Elul, we will be able to earnestly immerse ourselves in the Days of Awe.
Israel prepares for thousands to attend 'Forgiveness Prayers' at Western Wall
There will be 17 central prayer assemblies for the Israeli public to say Selichot.
The secret of the month of Elul: "Unconditional togetherness and love"
What is special about Elul, other than approaching Rosh Hashanah?
What is special about the month of Elul, other than the fact that it is leading us towards the Days of Awe of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?