Rosh Hashana – Drops Of Light

The King Is Here, Jewish Month of Elul

September 18, 2022 Drops of Light Project #Shorts, Jewish Holidays, Lesser, Ari, Rosh Hashana

Elul the month before Rosh Hashanah on the Jewish Calendar is a time for Self Reflection and Teshuva (Repentance) as[…]

Why Are We Celebrating Judgement Day?!

September 15, 2022 Drops of Light Project #Shorts, Friedman, Eliav, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashana

Judging others is something we always try to avoid – Yet, here we are the Jewish people celebrating a Holiday called “Rosh Hashanah” which is in essence, Judegement day, the day the world is judged by God Himself. So why the celebration and happiness? Eliav Friedman, MSW, shares an insight on our approach to Judgement day.

Rosh Hashanah: But I’ve Fallen So Low

September 6, 2021 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, R. Pessin, Aharon, Rosh Hashana

A man came to a Rabbi (Rabbi Yisrael Salanter) for advice – this man had fallen so low in sin, that he feared that he had reached a point of no return. The Rabbi gave him a shocking answer. Rabbi Aaron Pessin shares this important message for all.

Rosh Hashanah – Why 2 Days?

September 13, 2020 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, R. Yakobian, Sinai, Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Also known as Judegement day. On this day, every individual is judged and the coming year is decided. This holiday is 2 days long , even in Israel – why 2 days? Rabbi Sinai explains one of the reasons behind the necessity for 2 days of Rosh Hashanah – based on the classic work of Michtav M’Eliyahu.

The Witch Avoided Eye Contact With This Orthodox Jew – True Story!

September 6, 2020 Drops of Light Project Jewish Holidays, R. Alpren, Yehonasan, Rosh Hashana

An Orthodox Jewish student (a friend of Rabbi Alpren – who is telling the story) was studying to be a psychiatrist in the USA, and at the end of the year, the university had brought in a number of different specialists in alternative medicines and various healing techniques to share their knowledge and experiences with the class. For a series of about 3 final lectures, they brought in a Witch, who was apparently involved in black magic. Everything was going fine, but she would not make eye contact with the Orthodox Jew, until one day…

Dip the Apple In The Honey Explained (90 Sec)

September 23, 2019 Drops of Light Project High Holidays, Jewish Holidays, R. Pessin, Aharon, Rosh Hashana

It’s customary on the Jewish New Year (aka Rosh Hashanah) to dip the apple in the honey – but why do we do this? Rabbi Aaron Pessin shares ones of the beautiful explanations that could give us more appreciation as this special Holiday arrives.

Rosh Hashanah Explained (90 Sec)

September 19, 2019 Drops of Light Project High Holidays, Jewish Holidays, R. Pessin, Aharon, Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year, but what is it all about? We know it is the birthday of humanity, the day God created man It’s also called Judgement day on which we are supposed to rejoice – in 90 seconds Rabbi Aaron Pessin explains what it’s all about

What Is Teshuva All About? (60 Sec)

September 16, 2019 Drops of Light Project 10 Days of Teshuva, High Holidays, Jewish Holidays, R. Pessin, Aharon, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur

The Month of Elul is a special time for Teshuva. What is teshuva? Teshuva in Hebrew means “To Return” – It’s about actually coming back to becoming the person who you really are – the real you. Rabbi Aharon Pessin explains this idea in 60 seconds

What is Elul All About? (60 Sec)

September 9, 2019 Drops of Light Project High Holidays, Jewish Holidays, R. Pessin, Aharon, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur

What is Elul? The Hebrew month of Elul is an auspicious time for getting closer to God. Elul is the month that precedes the Jewish Days of Awe – it kicks off the 40 days that lead up to the holiest day of the Jewish year, Yom Kippur, so how does one tap into the special energy that God showers down on us during this time? Rabbi Aharon Pessin explains.