The Mishna refers to Yom Kippur as one of the two happiest days of the year. The Gemara explains that it’s a day of forgiveness for our misdeeds, the opportunity to begin our lives afresh, free from the mistakes and wrongdoings of the past.
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Storytelling is what makes us human, what differentiates us from all other creatures. Stories show us where we came from, and where we are going.
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On the surface, sending away a mother bird before taking her eggs and honouring one’s parents have little in common. Yet for both the Torah offers the same reward – a long and good life.
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While we are alive on this earth, we are a work in progress. We are in this world to build, brick by brick, a beautiful edifice bearing testament to a productive, fulfilling, meaningful life.
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Elul, the month leading up to Rosh Hashana, gives us the opportunity to prepare for this auspicious time, which is of the utmost significance and impact.
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Prayer is described by our sages as “service of the heart”. At its essence, prayer is about cultivating an emotional connection – a real relationship – with G-d.
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Our Sages outline four approaches to cultivating a love of G-d
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Tisha b’Av and the Three Weeks are a time of national reawakening. A time to reflect how far we have come as a nation and what we can do to move forward together.
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Life is messy. Full of loose ends, false starts, unfulfilled objectives. The Torah recognises this imperfect state of affairs.
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