Archive for 2018

A Soulful Ecclesiastes & Sukkot Song

A Soulful Ecclesiastes & Sukkot Song

This animated music video connects the biblical Book of Ecclesiastes to the Jewish festival of Sukkot, through an R&B song by Israeli singer/songwriter,

Sukkot 101: The LEGO Movie

Sukkot 101: The LEGO Movie

This 4-minute long LEGO stop motion animation video presents an excellent introduction to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, including the biblical origins

Exploring the Al Het Confessional Prayer Through Jewish Peoplehood

Exploring the Al Het Confessional Prayer Through Jewish Peoplehood

This post explores the idea of collective responsibility through the text of the “Al Het” confession liturgy from Yom Kippur

Deconstructed Al Het Activity

Deconstructed Al Het Activity

This link will lead you to a detailed outline of a ritual activity based on the traditional “Al Het” confessional

Prayers, Meditations, Stories & Poems for Yom Kippur

Prayers, Meditations, Stories & Poems for Yom Kippur

This post offers a list of links to prayers, meditations, stories and poetry for Yom Kippur, written by Alden Solovy, a

The IDF Sings Unetanneh Tokeh to a Melody Inspired by the Yom Kippur War

The IDF Sings Unetanneh Tokeh to a Melody Inspired by the Yom Kippur War

To the backdrop of footage from the Yom Kippur War, this moving video shows the IDF Chief Cantor Ltc. Shai Abramson

Sandy Koufax & Yom Kippur

Sandy Koufax & Yom Kippur

This short video from abc 7 news looks back at the impact of the historical moment in both sports and

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv

With scenes of empty highways, closed shops, and deserted beaches, this video shows how one day a year – on

The eScapegoat: A Modern Take on the Biblical Yom Kippur Ritual

The eScapegoat: A Modern Take on the Biblical Yom Kippur Ritual

This humorous, animated video introduces the eScapegoat – a modern take on the biblical ritual where the sins of the

Jewish Emptiness: Kavannot for Kol Nidrei

Jewish Emptiness: Kavannot for Kol Nidrei

This post presents ideas and guiding questions to be contemplated to oneself or as a community before Kol Nidrei, the