“Adam Nimoy has written about the challenges growing up with his famous father and about their estrangement later in life. The fact that Leonard and Adam found a way to rebuild their relationship should resonate with anyone who struggles with difficult family dynamics.”—George Takei https://www.meetup.com/the-baltimore-jewish-book-club/events/

The shofar, or ram's horn, is the key symbol of the High Holiday season and the preceding month of Elul. Yet, there’s a curious distinction in tradition: we are never commanded to play or blow the shofar. Instead, we are called to hear its sound. What’s the significance of this? And how does it open the gateway into a new year?

This Is Your Wake-Up CallThe contemplative month of Elul begins in just a few days. It arrives like an alarm—quiet, but insistent. These are the 40 days traditionally set aside for soul-searching and inner growth, a sacred countdown toward the High Holidays. In the opening words of this week’s Torah portion, Re’eh, the great sage the […]