Yom HaKipurim (AKA Yom Kipur for short) is upon us, one of my favorite times on the Jewish calendar. This period is an opportunity to engage in the psycho-spiritual realignment process of תשובה, Teshuva – return. Teshuva, the Healthiest Feeling The great Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook – a luminary of
They came fast and furious down the main pedestrian passage straight into Independence Square, in downtown Netanya. Dancing, drumming, singing, a large group was passing through the Square delivering a brand-new Torah Scroll to one of the local synagogues. The singing was passionate, joyful, truly contagious. This ecstatic procession would
For many young people, the most intimidating part of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is chanting Torah in Hebrew. and in Public. Here, performance anxiety can combine with the challenge of mastering ancient text and melody. Thus, the ceremony can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools, guidance, and emotional
Discover key steps for planning a Bar Mitzvah in Israel
Families rightfully seek to make their child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah unique and personal. Therefore, creativity with music choices, thematic décor, and more play a huge role. However, the Bar Bat Mitzvah is a religious milestone guided by long established Jewish Tradition. This raises the question: How far can personalization
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