For Jews, forgiveness is complicated
Jews see forgiveness not as a non-negotiable imperative, but the result of a difficult struggle involving behavioural change and gestures of restitution
Seniors recall High Holiday mood in downtown Toronto
There was nothing quite like celebrating the High Holidays when College Street was the heart of Jewish life in Toronto
Mistakes were made: a High Holiday prayer
God, I know you don’t hear from me often. I just wanted to talk, man to… You, to set the record straight
High Holidays with the Inquisition
Blowing a shofar out loud, let alone for the 100 blasts prescribed for each day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, was verboten during the Spanish Inquisition
Timeless and tasty traditions
While many break a fast with a bite of something sweet, or a light rather than a heavy meal, it seems when it comes to holiday meals, tradition trumps diet
Yizkor and remembrance
Although Yizkor won’t be recited until Yom Kippur, we are just days away from marking Rosh Hashanah, also known as Yom Hazikaron, the Day of Remembrance. During this period of introspection, our thoughts turn not only to our own actions but also to the memories of the loved ones who have shaped us. Yizkor, which […]
A time of uncertainty and forgiveness
Kol Nidre gives us a chance to begin the new year with an openness to what we do not yet know, and to rid ourselves of old and negative commitments that lead us to despair.
Of sirens and shofars
As we sound the shofar in 2016, we have to wonder: is this sound too intense for a society devoted to comfort?
Apple cakes for Rosh Hashanah
What kind of apples you choose for your desserts will generally depend on what kind of dessert you’re planning to make
Eat, pray, [tu b’] love – Old and new traditions for a romantic day
With Tisha B’Av behind us, we leave the saddest part of the Jewish calendar and turn to one of our most joyful (and least known) holidays, Tu B’Av
