Amidst a week of perfect Succot weather, I have been reflecting on the temporal nature of Succot, and the many wholesome experiences that come from this unique time of year.  Much of the modern philosophy surrounding the Succah links our move to small outdoor huts (aka Tabernacles) as a rejection of materialism.  Perhaps this is a useful approach [...]

This week, in the lead up to Yom Kippur, we focus on putting right all those deeds which we know are in need of correcting.  It’s confession season for Jews! I’ve come up with a few liturgical additions to the traditional al chet prayer to help the process along.  Feel free to add any of [...]

Follow this link  to hear a recording of the ABC Perth Morning show talk-back “discussion” about a Perth school awarding a prize to a student dressing up as Hitler. It appears to be a combination of ignorance, stupidity and insensitivity for Geoff Hutchison and his guests to think that the passage of time should turn [...]

These ten questions (one for each of the Yomim Nora’im) are asked by Rabbi Benjamin Blech of aish.com: Question #1: What should I be grateful for as I begin the New Year? I spend so much of my days saddened by the things I don’t have that I forget to be grateful for all the blessings [...]