The Year Begins in Silence
Holidays

The Year Begins in Silence

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.
Oriya Tiferet Bangle with the red Kabbalah thread
Kabbalah

The Red String of Kabbalah: Its Meaning, and Why It's Worn for Protection

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.