“Machul Lack,” you are forgiven! Why forgiveness benefits us more than it benefits them. As we beg Hashem for forgiveness for all that we have done over the past year, we seek as well to forgive those who have wronged us and to ask forgiveness from those we have wronged. The older we get, the…
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Yoel Gold’s Reset: The Most Inspirational Film During Yimei Selichos
Do you want help getting in touch with what you should be feeling today? Yoel Gold’s Reset is the Selichos Film that will inspire and connect. Use Code BCARPOOLS today through Yom Kippur for 15% Off Your Order In recent years, Hashkifa’s films have left a mark, captivating audiences worldwide. This year, as the Yomim…
You Are Waiting for That Spark Before Rosh Hashanah…Here Comes Ignited
Join Ohr Naava’s Ignited live in person or watch online! Ohr Naava’s Ignited program launches this week! You’re waiting for that spark before Rosh Hashanah…you are waiting to be ignited. So come be there! If you’re in Lakewood or Flatbush, come join IGNITED live on September 12th (in Lakewood) and September 13th (in Flatbush)! There’s…
Stay Warm In Shul Or In The Sukkah With The Perfect Cardigan Or Wrap
Ease the transition into the chilly season with a pretty sweater or cape that replaces your weekday sweatshirt. On Shabbos and Yom Tov, we like to have a layer to easily throw on top of our dressier clothing. Something to keep us warm while still maintaining the Shabbos – and shul – spirit. Especially on…
Does Your Family Have Tisha B’Av and Yom Kippur Shoes?
It’s time to change out of our leather shoes and sneakers, but does everyone have an appropriate alternative? It’s not a fashion show, but we do need to wear something on our feet. While most of us do have something that works, it’s a good idea to make sure that everyone in the family has…
How to Apologize
It’s not always so easy to say “I’m Sorry,” (especially if you were right!) It’s that time of year, when we work toward cleaning our slate both bein adam l’Makom and bein adam l’chaveiro. And while hurts and grudges shouldn’t necessarily be left to fester until just before Yom Kippur, if you haven’t made up…
Kids Can Entertain Themselves on Yom Kippur With Single Player Games
Keeping kids happy and getting some time for your own tefillah can be as simple as a new game for one. While we all know that when our children are young, our primary focus on Yom Kippur will be taking care of our children. Sometimes it just takes a simple form of self-entertainment to get…
The Yom Tov / High Holidays Reminder Checklist
Just in case–we’ve made a list of all the things that need to get done before Yom Tov. We know you’re really busy–and when you’re busy, simple things can slip your mind. So we made this list to help you out. This menu download and these coloring pages for kids might also come in handy!…
It’s Not Personal: One Way to Make It Easy to Forgive
She was simply having a bad day. It had nothing to do with me. Sometimes, it’s simply our moods or another circumstance that causes us to act out of character. Each week, I write a column in Ami Magazine’s Whisk called “Hello Cooks.” I don’t typically share my messages anywhere else, although this week I…
How to Help Your Daughter Start Davening in Shul on the Yomim Noraim
The time is right for you and for your child, and we’re here to help you make that transition. Your babies won’t be babies forever and, eventually, it will be time for them to start davening in shul. Especially when the child is your baby and you can spend that time in shul together. I…