Finding New Meaning in Ancient Traditions
When I was younger, I struggled with saying the vidui prayer, the core ritual of repentance and atonement on Yom Kippur.
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A Time for Return: Returning to Each Other in the New Year
College is a time of immense growth, but that growth doesn’t always come easily. As you head into a new school year, you’ll encounter new challenges and new people, and you will make mistakes.
What is Yom Kippur?
Imagine taking 365 days of self-reflection, and compressing it into one, single day. That, in essence, is Yom Kippur.
A New Leadership Initiative from Hillels of Georgia
Inspiring the next generation of Jewish leaders is a core component of Hillel International’s work.
Hillels Welcomed 5786 with Sweetness, Joy, and Community
Every year, Jewish communities around the world celebrate Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year. This is a time of year full of sweetness and joy, often represented by images of apples and honey and other delicious seasonal foods.
From the Desk of Adam Lehman: Finding Hope in the Jewish New Year
Our Jewish world desperately needs hope right now. Open virtually any Jewish publication, newspaper, or social media account, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the seeming hopelessness of the news in this moment.
eJP: The Sword Has Been Unsheathed Again
In a recently published essay in Sources, ”A Sword at the Entrance: Pluralism, Polarization, and the Future of Jewish Community,” I reflected on a troubling Talmudic story about an arcane argument between Hillel and Shammai that leads to fierce disagreement
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar, which is entering the year 5784, and is celebrated as the Jewish New Year. The Jewish year begins in the fall with the month of Tishrei, and Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of the month of Tishrei.
Paying it Forward: The Incredible Journeys of a Family’s Shofars
In the fall of 2023, Ira Blum, director of Hillel at Muhlenberg College, received a very special gift from his parents, Rabbi Barry and Amy Blum: a collection of 13 shofars.
A Time for Return: Teshuvah, Pluralism, and the Year Ahead
As the new academic year begins and Rosh Hashanah approaches, we find ourselves standing at a threshold — a time between what was and what could be.
