Journal

This year the first day of Rosh Hashana falls on Shabbat, and the shofar is not blown. Three silences at the turn of the year 5787 — and what they ask of us.

What does the red string really mean? A clear guide to the Kabbalah red thread — its roots, the tradition of Rachel, and why it's worn for protection.

Discover the meaning of the Hamsa — from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Jewish jewelry. Learn why this 3,000-year-old symbol of protection belongs in your life.

There is a Hebrew word that does not translate easily. Neshama. You could say it means "soul." But that barely scratches the surface. In Jewish thought, the Neshama is not simply the part of you ...

High in the mountains of the Galilee, wrapped in the scent of olive trees and the cool breath of stone alleys, lies Tzvat — a city unlike any other in Israel. Its walls hold the whispers of centuri...