The Science of Repentance
How well does the Jewish concept of repentance hold up next to modern psychology on personal change?
What Working as a Prosecutor has Taught Me About Yom Kippur
"The criminal justice system, and the modern shift toward rehabilitative justice focused on reforming an offender, has a lot to teach us."
Yom Kippur Dreams
A child’s first breath is as much a miracle for us as it is for the baby. After nine months, oxygen, which previously flowed...
Advocates Help Jewish Inmates Observe Yom Kippur
Given the paucity of resources available, how do incarcerated Jews observe Yom Kippur behind bars? They may lack access to siddurim, mahzorim, a shofar...
Parallels Between Yom Kippur and the 12 Steps
Recovery from addiction is a journey unlike any other. But for those in the Jewish community, some of that journey might seem rather familiar,...
Repentance, Forgiveness, Relief. Only if It’s Heartfelt
Yom Kippur’s concept of repentance may seem idealistic, or even extreme, for people who like to think they are carrying out their day-to-day lives...
Two Movements, One Marriage
If not for an intuitive friend and a holiday picnic, the couple’s story, teeming with memories from their home in Baltimore and excursions to...
For Many Israeli Teens, Eve of Yom Kippur Is Night of Forbidden Love
SHOHAM, Israel — Ely Cohen topped off his all-white outfit with a few spritzes of cologne.
At sundown, the start of Yom Kippur, such anointments...
High Holiday ‘Miracle’
Fifteen years ago, Frank Levy rushed to George Runkles’ hospital room, bracing himself for the inevitable. But he wasn’t ready to say goodbye just...
Fasting: What to Do, What Not to Do and When to Ask for Help
At sundown on Friday, Sept. 29, Jews across the Baltimore-metro region and the Diaspora will begin a day-long fast as part of observing Yom...
