At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated by taking off work, celebrating in a hut, and waving unusual bouquets. This video will give you the whole story.

Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz masterfully presents the classic cantorial rendition of Kol Nidrei, the opening prayer of Yom Kippur.

Join us as we reflect and gain inspiration from each other to make a real difference. This webcast will feature messages from those directly impacted by the attack and the war and shows how the Jewish nation is one year stronger.

What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.

What to do when you don't have a suitable yard or balcony for a sukkah? You can make it on the back of a truck! This short video shows how it's done.

The Jewish anniversary of Oct. 7 is Simchat Torah. How do you celebrate Simchat Torah on the anniversary of a massacre?

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Ezy, Eli, Dina and the newest character, Rina, try to come up with ideas to make the world's greatest sukkah and learn an important lesson in the process.

What's Sukkot all about? Why do we build a Sukkah and shake the Lulav? Learn about Sukkot with Rebbetzin Tap!

Have you ever wondered why we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashnah? Learn all about the meaning of the most central mitzvah of this holiday.

Ari discovers that multiple connections have their limitations—especially when attempting to achieve at-oneness.

Cantor Aryeh Leib Hurwitz chants and sings the heartfelt memorial prayers.

Sarah and Avi, with help from Mitzvah Bird, return a little lost challah to his home.

On the importance of constantly seeking to outgrow the notions of religion and Jewish ritual we are left with from our childhood, and upgrade our understanding of faith and practice as we grow older and more mature in our journey through life.

Watch these simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of wearing a Tallis.

How to perform the havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of Shabbat and festivals.

Learn an amazingly simple secret for healing yourself and all of your relationships this new year.

This special edition features seven voices deeply affected since October 7th, including IDF officers, a volunteer medic, and a father of a hostage in Gaza. Let their stories of resilience and hope inspire you.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Join a group of girls as they learn to bake Challah for Shabbat.

What's Yom Kippur all about? Why do we not eat and drink? Learn about Yom Kippur with Rebbetzin Tap!

Explore the five levels of the soul and discover how we access the deepest level on this holiest day of the entire year.

Experience the miraculous exodus of the Jewish people out of the mighty Egyptian empire—in a unique, fun-filled (and educational) style!

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 201 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Do we tend towards obsessing on our weaknesses? How to have an empowering Yom Kippur.

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated by taking off work, celebrating in a hut, and waving unusual bouquets. This video will give you the whole story.

Learn the mystical understanding of the holiday of Sukkot, from the sukkah to the four kinds to the special offerings that impact the nations of the world.

Who doesn't want more happiness in their lives? The holiday of Sukkot teaches us the secret key for making joy more accessible throughout the year!

The two central mitzvos of Sukkos, the sukkah and the Four Kinds, have at their core the theme of Jewish unity.

What special rituals are performed on the holiday of Sukkot? How does one perform them? What are some of the deeper reasons for doing what we do? An expert in Jewish law gives an overview of the lulav and etrog, eating in a sukkah, and other Sukkot-related observances.

The mystery of a missing letter vav in the verse that talks about shaking the lulav (Leviticus 23:40) and in the verse commanding us to dwell in the sukkah (23:42).

The power of the sukkah to release us from our emotional attachments to the material world and make us available for intimate relationships with others.

The common theme contained in the High-Holidays and the festivals of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

The mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah returns us to simpler values and simpler times.

The two central mitzvos of Sukkos—the sukkah and the Four Kinds—have at their core the theme of Jewish unity.

Amid the Sukkot festivities at the Holy Temple, the Sages would juggle torches. The symbolism here reflects the idea of Sukkot to permeate the mundane with the divine.

We all experience pain and suffering—and wish desperately not to. Is there a difference between the two? What is it? Can we minimize how much suffering we will experience? Explore important tools to help you grow your ability to do just that!

When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, wine was poured on the altar daily, but on the festival of Sukkos there was an additional water libation after the morning service. The seven nights of Sukkos were spent celebrating the drawing of this water, which was collected daily at daybreak from a valley below the Temple. Water may lack all the sophistication of wine, but it is for this reason that our sages associate it with Torah, unity and joy.

The Four Species taken on Sukkos represent four types of Jews, from the citron which has both flavor and fragrance, and represents the Jew who studies Torah and fulfills its commandments, to the willow which is neither tasty nor fragrant, represents the simplest of Jews, who lacks both Torah and good deeds.

During their sojourn in the desert, G-d protected the Jewish people against danger and the elements with the Clouds of Glory, which the Torah refers to as “sukkahs”. To commemorate this, He commanded us to observe the holiday of Sukkos, when we spend a week in temporary huts.

The "four kinds" taken on Sukkot are each very different, yet in their different-ness they teach us a profound lesson in oneness.

This series explains the meaning of the mystical guests who visit the Sukkah each day of Sukkot. In addition to the classic ushpizin, there’s a tradition of Chassidic ushpizin. Rabbi Raskin endeavors to correlate the two sets of revered visitors.

Throughout the month of Tishrei, which is replete with holidays, we receive many special blessings and divine gifts. Now after its conclusion we ‘unpack’ these tremendous energies of love and joy to utilize them for the entire year.

In this 90 second video, Choni Milecki and Benny Friedman present the four G’s how to be happy on the holiday of Sukkot

The sukkah is a testament to G‑d’s protection over the Jewish people. Like the clouds of glory in the desert, which it represents, the sukkah brings the nations of the world to respect the Jewish people and to recognize that this world has one true Master, G‑d Almighty. Thus, the coronation of G‑d which the Jewish people initiated on Rosh Hashana also reaches its apex on Sukkos, as all the nations of the world recognize G‑d’s dominion.

A profound look at the paradox of the willow of the Four Kinds that are 'taken' during the festival of Sukkot: On one hand, the willow is the least virtuous of the Four Kinds and the laws governing its validity the least demanding, yet the willow conveys the greatest contribution of them all. (Likutei Sichos vol. 22)

Do you know what to look for when buying an etrog? Learn more than the mere difference between a lemon and an etrog, familiarize yourself with what’s the ideal etrog, and become an educated etrog consumer.

A closer look at the mitzvah of taking the Four Kinds on Sukkot, and what they each represent.

Five levels of understanding to the meaning and symbolism behind the mitzvah to dwell in the Sukkah.

Sometimes, in our attempt to be happy, we focus on ourselves. The holiday of Sukkot teaches us that to be in a state of joy, one must move beyond oneself.

When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, wine was poured on the altar daily, but on the festival of Sukkos there was an additional water libation after the morning service.

The Talmud relates that the entire Jewish people could dwell in one sukkah.

An overview of the history of the famous Aleinu prayer.

Do we tend towards obsessing on our weaknesses? How to have an empowering Yom Kippur.

A group of Israelis wounded whilst serving in the IDF came to Brooklyn for an exclusive visit with the Rebbe. The Rebbe insisted on changing and reframing their disability to positive empowerment.

The joy of Sukkos is associated with both the mitzvah Lulav and to the water libation. There’s a debate as to which comes first; discover the spiritual meaning of these two perspectives.

As we apprise the past year’s aftermath of the horrific massacre on Simchat Torah, we discover a deep faith and resilience like never before.

Is it necessary to specify our sins to attain proper Teshuvah? Learn a Talmudic debate on the subject and uncover how no matter how advanced or basic our Teshuvah is, it always expresses our core wish to reconnect with Hashem.

Did you know many of the foods we eat on Rosh Hashanah are deep with symbolism and meaning?

This special edition features seven voices deeply affected since October 7th, including IDF officers, a volunteer medic, and a father of a hostage in Gaza. Let their stories of resilience and hope inspire you.

Are we to feel joy in the repentance process?

Tracing the history of repentance

How the various names of G-d define our relationship with Him.

Mesilat Yesharim and its Kabbalistic Foundations

Reflections on a Chassidic Teaching

When did the custom to add the letter ה before the word Shalom during the 10 days of repentance emerge?

An analysis of the Oxford manuscript of the 16th Venetian Rabbi, Elijah Menachem Chalfan (MS Opp. 722)

There are various things we do to confuse the Satan. Surely, by now he’s learned all of our tricks…

The year of Shemittah inspires us at Hakhel to focus us on how a Jew should live in this world.

Join us as we reflect and gain inspiration from each other to make a real difference. This webcast will feature messages from those directly impacted by the attack and the war and shows how the Jewish nation is one year stronger.

The Jewish anniversary of Oct. 7 is Simchat Torah. How do you celebrate Simchat Torah on the anniversary of a massacre?

A closer look at Rashi’s commentary that the covenant is also with future generations. This insight illustrates how Hashem connects deeply with every Jew, across the generations.

Learning Rashi’s commentary on why we need Hashem to show us to choose life. Ultimately, when we elect to commit to Torah, we express the core of our being.

Join this webcast from The Institute of Jewish Spirituality and Society, featuring Professor Ariel Mayse, Rabbi Eli Rubin and Professor Elaine Sneierson Leeder. Moderated by Michael Wexler, son of Philip Wexler, author of Social Vision.

Rabbi Avraham Somechi, a great man who was little known, was killed sanctifying G-d’s name.

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How did all the Jews write a Sefer Torah in the short time between Moshe's instruction and their entry into Israel? How do we each fulfill the mitzvah to write a Torah nowadays?

The way Hashem views our current exile offers a powerful lesson for us today.