Elul

Elul in the time of Black Lives Matter

Posted on August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 by Mackenzie Reynolds

This shabbes, Elul starts. Elul is the Jewish month of reflection and preparation that leads us into the High Holidays. For some of us, we begin our process of t’shuvah (repentance) during the ... Read More

Righteous Anger

Posted on September 15, 2014September 14, 2014 by Mackenzie Reynolds

My spiritual director asked me today what it might be like to invite Gd – and specifically the love of Gd – in to the emotional world I’m currently living within (mostly anger and grief)... Read More

Becoming Our True Selves: A Rosh HaShannah Reflection

Posted on September 15, 2012September 14, 2012 by Adina Allen

How do we spiritually prepare for the High Holidays during the busiest time of the year?... Read More

To Till and to Tend

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Adina Allen

What was humanity's original purpose in the Garden of Eden and what can we learn from this as we approach the Jewish High Holy Days?... Read More

Reflections on Elul and Rosh Hashanah

Posted on August 31, 2012August 31, 2012 by Lauren Tuchman

We are nearly halfway through the month of Elul, the final month of the Jewish year. With Elul’s arrival, we usher in a period of personal introspection, repentance and spiritual renewal, which take... Read More

Walking in the Fields during the Month of Elul

Posted on August 23, 2012August 24, 2012 by Yaira Robinson

I like this image of God walking in the fields—accessible, approachable, here on earth… with us. Of course, I like to think that during all times of the year, God is accessible and approachable, a... Read More

“OMG Judaism Can Be So Awkward!”

Posted on August 17, 2012August 23, 2012 by Michael Ramberg

The season of one-night stands with Judaism draws nigh. Next month, countless Jews will go to synagogues for the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) and then take a respite from Judaism unti... Read More