Thousands of emissaries gather to address unity, resilience, and the challenges of the past year.
Many of the authors are well known on the Israeli scene as writers, poets, authors, educators, and creatives in a variety of areas.
Encountering a transformative Yom Kippur, and finding meaning in prayer amid war and grief.
It is my belief that heartfelt prayers recited with greater understanding can be a source of solace and inspiration.
Immediately after the call came in, the synagogue security guard alerted the congregants, prompting 400 people to exit the building.
The purpose of the vidui is to have the entire community atone for its sins; you’re repenting not just for your own shortcomings, but for the shortcomings of the person sitting next to you.
The decision for this year's service followed conflicts last year at a service where tensions were high between those who wanted divided prayers and those who did not want to see division in public.
ISRAELI MUSIC is changing, in tune with the times. Elton John sings “Sad songs say so much...” but in Hebrew, sad songs have their own elevated status.
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