by eklein | Oct 13, 2021 | All, Jewish Life
The High Holidays are behind us for another year. We have travelled God’s way in those marathon weeks, and it may be tempting for us to settle back into a comfortable, mindless rhythm until Chanukah starts at the end of November. However, from shofar blowing and...
by eklein | Sep 29, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
“Yom Kippur shall be a holy convocation to you . . . .” On this day the shofar is sounded, a sober reminder of the ram that was caught in the thicket and slaughtered instead of Isaac. It was Isaac who inquired of his father Abraham, when ascending the mount...
by eklein | Sep 28, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
This is the second article in a two-part series. For the first installment, click here. A promise remains for those in Israel who are privileged and heed God’s call to share what they have with those who are in great need. Isaiah 58:8-10 states, 8 Then shall your...
by eklein | Sep 27, 2020 | All, Jewish Life
Yom Kippur is a day of repentance and atonement in which we express our humility and deference to God by going without anything to eat or drink. Since fasting can be quite difficult, in the days leading up to Yom Kippur Jews traditionally wish each other “an easy...
by eklein | Oct 9, 2019 | All, Jewish Life
You may have noticed the trend. American Jews are generally not attending synagogue services as faithfully as earlier generations. Many explanations have been offered. The high cost of synagogue dues and High Holy Day tickets is one. The effects of the general...
