On the rare Rosh Hashanah that falls on September 11, Rabbi Jill revisits a 2018 story — a shofar service, three voicemails from the Twin Towers, and a stranger named Larry who found exactly the right sanctuary on exactly the right day.
Return: 30 Days of Reflection will assist those of you who might be looking for a resource that will help you to think deeply about who you are, where you are, and who you want to be. To download (sliding scale) Return: 30 Days of Reflection
Tonight, with the rising of the new moon, the month of Elul begins. The Jewish season of return and reflection is here — and with it, an invitation to stop, take stock, and ask the questions that matter most. Here is what I’m offering you this season.
A poetic prayer for those not ready to forgive by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman.
Why Rosh Hashanah? Why ritual? Why come at all? (PS it begins Monday September 6 – yes, on Labor Day) Because — in the midst of our “tsunami of tsuris” an eloquent phase my colleague Rabbi Leah Herz coined – there is comfort in coming together. Simply being present with each other. Hearing healing music. …
In the next 25 hours, as you gather together to participate in Yom Kippur prayer services, in-person or online – Or perhaps you take silent time at the beach to contemplate your last year – Reflect: What & from whom did you learn? Who did you hurt, intentionally or otherwise? What amends do you need …
High Holy Day Soul Work, Part 4 The cosmic principle of the entire High Holy Day season is teshuvah – to turn. Unfortunately, it is often translated as “repentance” which sounds severe and judgmental. However, teshuvah actually means “to turn, return, restore.” My teacher, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner writes of teshuvah: “All God ever says is …
High Holy Day Soul-Work, Part 2 The overarching theme of the High Holy Days is acknowledging brokenness and seeking wholeness. In last week’s blog post, I wrote about how essential it is for each of us to “do our own soul work” during the month of Elul, the month that precedes Rosh Hashanah. Several core …
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