The "Holiday Reader" of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals was prepared by Rabbis Marc and Hayyim Angel. Part One includes a collection of short essays by Rabbi Marc Angel relating to Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Succoth. Part Two includes articles by Rabbi Hayyim Angel on the Akeidah, the book of Jonah, and the book of Kohelet. We invite you to print the "Holiday Reader" and enjoy it during the course of the holidays.
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In this season of Elul, it is appropriate to turn our thoughts to repentance and self-improvement. As we contemplate these lofty goals, we ought to review our personal "warehouse of good intentions" and see if we can turn at least some of those good intentions into good realities.
On a holiday that brought much of the nation together for a week in one place, the four species let each group take pride in its region while giving the group a sense of cohesiveness. The central place given to the four species as a Jewish symbol in later times suggests that this message may ultimately have been internalized.
Beginning September 9, Rabbi Hayyim Angel will give a five-part in-depth series on the Book of Jonah. The classes are through Lamdeinu Teaneck and will be conducted over Zoom.
Dates: Five Mondays: September 9, 16, 23, 30, and October 7, from 1:00-2:00 pm EST.
For more information and to register, please go to:
This opinion piece by Rabbi Marc D. Angel appeared in the Jerusalem Post, August 25, 2024.
On Tuesday, September 17, from 8:00-9:00 EST, Rabbi Hayyim Angel will teach a Zoom class sponsored by Yeshivat Ben Porat Yosef.
The class will be on "Hannah's Prayer: The Haftarah for the First Day of Rosh HaShanah."
It is free and open to the public.
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