Rabbi Guy Tal: A tremor of trepidation
by Rabbi Guy Tal Then thou shalt see and be radiant, And thy heart shall fear and thrill אָ֤ז תִּרְאִי֙ וְנָהַ֔רְתְּ וּפָחַ֥ד וְרָחַ֖ב לְבָבֵ֑ךְ (Edmonton)…
Holidays
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: The essence of Teshuvah
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – As a congregational rabbi, I tend to stick close to home and shul. I focus on attending community events…
Rabbi Russ Jayne: Rosh Hashanah – A holiday of hope
By Rabbi Russ Jayne (Calgary) – Rosh Hashanah marks the first of the Ten Days of Repentance, or Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, culminating on Yom Kippur,…
Rabbah Gila Caine: My Rosh Hashanah essay
By Rabbah Gila Caine (Edmonton) – Don’t Panic! This essay has a happy ending. Cheshbon Hanefesh: An accounting of the soul. A mapping out of…
High Holidays: A time for reflection and renewal
By Judy Zelikovitz (AJNews) – This year, the High Holidays fall later than usual, with Rosh Hashanah just a few days before the anniversary of…