Teshuvah

Learn when to light candles and prepare for the second night of Rosh Hashanah when it follows Shabbat, plus the meaning and different levels of teshuva

Discover Judaism’s approach to apology, teshuvah, resentment, healthy boundaries, and the difficult journey of forgiving others and yourself

The remarkable story of Yeravam reveals the power of teshuvah, the danger of pride, and why the forty days from Elul to Yom Kippur offer a unique opportunity to draw closer to Hashem

Must suffering always be part of the atonement process? Rabbeinu Yonah reveals how Torah study and acts of kindness can offer another path.

Our bodies pull us toward the physical, while our souls strive upward. Discover a powerful lesson for Yom Kippur and the Ten Days of Repentance.

Whether we return to Hashem in times of blessing or are awakened by hardship, the door to sincere teshuvah always remains open

The Ramban reveals why returning to Hashem is never beyond our reach and how sincere teshuvah begins with our words, our hearts, and a commitment to move forward

The Maharal reveals how the stubbornness of the Jewish people can be both a weakness and a remarkable spiritual strength, leading to unwavering faith, commitment, and self sacrifice

The Rambam reveals the extraordinary place of the baal teshuvah and why overcoming past struggles can become a source of spiritual greatness

Teshuvah is not about becoming someone else, but returning to who we truly are and carrying that connection into the year ahead