Elul
Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day
A shofar that would not sound and Shahar Pe'er's refusal to quit offer an Elul lesson in perseverance, inner strength and preparing for the Jewish New Year one day at a time.
Netanyahu denies request that annual Elul prayer be held in Gaza Strip, Minister Strock says
Parashat Ki Tetze: Set adrift on the island of Elul
Parashat Ki Tetze: Creating a deep bond and the secret of marriage
Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion
As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.
Before the High Holidays, the Jewish people must look inward - opinion
With Yom Kippur fast approaching, now is the time for Jews to look inward and ask how one can do better to support one's own nation and peoplehood.
Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel? - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Grapevine: Onward August
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Reflecting on 700 days of war in Gaza during Elul means asking ourselves tough questions - opinion
Elul demands that we not shy away from the difficult questions that cannot be avoided in any war, no matter how justified it may be.
Parashat Ki Teitzei: Words are tearing us apart
Elul is upon us. In a few weeks, we will confess our sins of the body, heart, and mind. This year, let us focus on the sins of the tongue, for they shape the confused, divided world we inhabit.
Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Elul: Facing ourselves, facing one another - opinion
Elul is a deep dive into ourselves, into the hidden recesses of who we are.
Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion
The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.
