High Holy Days
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
It Starts With Our Hearts
When I stand before God on Yom Kippur, I’ll be thinking about comforting the lonely, providing for the poor, and sending hope and healing around the world.
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: A Day for You to Sound the Trumpets
The Jewish people prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which the Bible calls "a day for you to sound the trumpets."
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
A Change for the Better
Let us all celebrate, anticipate, and pray for a good and sweet year to come, rededicating ourselves to living more godly lives.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Bringing God’s Glory Down to Earth
During the High Holy Days, we reach toward the heavens. But afterwards, we bring godliness into this world by reaffirming our trust in Him and sharing our faith with others.
Stand For Israel
Yom Kippur Blessings from Stand for Israel
Stand for Israel is suspending activity October 9 for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Christians and Jews Celebrate Shared Virtues on High Holy Days
Before the High Holy Days began, Yael shared this reflection on the meaning of the holidays — for Jews and Christians alike — with our friends at Fox News.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Bless and Be Blessed in the Year to Come
On Rosh Hashanah, we look back at the past year’s challenges and blessings, and look ahead at the new possibilities God provides us — because with Him, all things are possible.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
So Much Blessing
When we bless others through charity, not only do we turn our righteous thoughts into righteous action, we use the blessings that God has given us — blessings that are His in the first place — to bless others.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
The Work of the Heart
Prayer, the foundation of our relationship with God, allows us to develop our love for Him and experience His love for us. As the High Holy Days approach, let us renew our relationship with God by giving Him our hearts in prayer.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Let Us Return to the Lord
Yael takes a look at the first of three pillars that serve as the foundation for the High Holy Days — repentance. When we make sure we are right with God, everything else will fall into place.