9 Lessons
The Month of Elul Our Generation's "Teshuva From Love"
Why will this special Messianic generation, of all generations, be in such a sorry spiritual and material state? Logically when Israel improves its ways, they will be worthy of Redemption – so why will it actually be a period of spiritual crisis and other troubles?
The Holidays of Tishrei The Fast of Gedaliah
Some days possess special intensity. Such days, if we are worthy, turn into holidays. If, Heaven forbid, we are not worthy, they can become days of extreme trial - as in the time of Gedaliah ben Achikam. But the possibility of rectification remains.
The Holidays of Tishrei The Days Between Yom Kippur and Succoth
The days between Yom Kippur and Succoth are directed towards preparing man for his return to the affairs of this world in a suitable and sacred manner. The transition involved in descending from the height attained on Yom Kippur to normal daily existence.
The Month of Elul Where Things Stand
1. New Heights 2. A Purely Religious Obligation 3. All Eyes on Jerusalem 4. A Yom Kippur Motif 5. The World Awaits 6. Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The Month of Elul The Month of Elul
Month of Elul Shir Hashirim an Allegory of Love Between Hashem and Am Yisrael. Return to the True Relationship.
Nitzavim Parshat Nitzavim - Shedding Light on "Teshuva"
The Torah promises that the People of Israel will repent, in addition the Torah commands us to return to God through Teshuva.
The Essence of Rosh Hashana Understanding Repentance
The atonement granted in return for repentance is a favor which extends beyond the line of strict justice; it is the result of God's desire that we return to Him.