Rosh HaShana

“It is not beyond you.” Discover the powerful message in Parashat Nitzavim about change, teshuvah, and what we are truly capable of.

What does “You are standing today” teach us before Rosh Hashanah? Parashat Nitzavim offers a timeless message of teshuvah, hope, and Hashem’s presence.

They knew every home, every shutter, and exactly whom to wake. Discover the fascinating Jewish tradition of the Selichot wake-up caller.

The final two Shabbats of the year carry special significance. Here are 10 simple things you can do on Thursday to prepare and enter Shabbat more calmly.

The mitzvot of the field reveal a powerful truth about Hashem, Jewish continuity, and the eternal message of Parashat Ki Tavo.

From Moshe Rabbeinu and the Thirteen Attributes to the great poets of Sepharad and Ashkenaz, discover the fascinating history behind the Selichot prayers.

The Netivot Shalom explains how Parashat Ki Teitzei teaches us to rebuild ourselves through yirat Shamayim, spiritual boundaries, and the transformative work of Rosh Hashanah

Explore the deeper meaning of Elul through Kabbalah, from the letter yud and the month’s spiritual symbols to its connection with repentance, action, and closeness to Hashem.

The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a powerful time for teshuvah. Learn how to turn reflection and regret into meaningful, lasting change.

Selichot should be more than words recited in a rush. Learn why concentration, reflection, and proper pronunciation are important when saying these special prayers.

As Elul begins, learn when Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews start reciting Selichot and an important halacha to remember when waking early to pray.

Elul is not an invitation to arrive already perfect. It is a month of closeness, teshuvah, and the powerful reminder that Hashem is waiting for us to simply come back.

Learn the special additions made to Jewish prayer during the Ten Days of Repentance and what to do if you accidentally use the regular wording.

Discover the meaning of “Ben Adam, Mah Lecha Nirdam,” the beloved Selichot prayer that calls every Jew to awaken, reflect, and return to Hashem through teshuvah.

Selichot can be recited without a minyan, but certain sections must be omitted. Here are the key halachic guidelines to know.

When should Selichot be recited, and what if there is no minyan? learn the key laws and customs of Selichot as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur approach.

Selichot doesn’t have to be all or nothing. learn why even a few sincere prayers and a single thought of teshuvah can carry tremendous spiritual value.

Want to be judged favorably in Heaven? Parashat Shoftim reveals why finding merit in others can open the gates of kindness and compassion for us, too.

As Elul begins, Parashat Shoftim reminds us to look inward, think independently, and reconnect with the unique goodness Hashem placed within each of us.

What does it really mean to judge someone favorably? Rabbi Aryeh Levin’s powerful example offers an unforgettable lesson for Elul and Rosh Hashanah.