Once a year, Jews stop everything: no eating, no drinking, no work and no worldly distractions. The day can feel very serious, and yet, Yom Kippur has an element of joy. Learn all about this holy Jewish holiday.

There were times of great struggle and doubt, but the Benjamin family surrounded themselves with a loving community, positivity, and the stubborn faith that things would turn out OK.

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.

The First “Something”: The threshold between G-dliness and creations

A look at the remarkable and heroic life of the mother of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory.

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

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.

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

Why being on good terms with other people is a prerequisite to being on good terms with G-d.

Watch highlights of the famous story of Yonah getting swallowed by a big fish, after he tries to run away from fulfilling his mission to go and tell the people of Ninveh to repent.

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

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.

The Rebbe distributes the traditional lekach - sweet honey cake for a sweet year

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

Sarah and Avi find a letter “mem,” and help him find a mitzvah that starts with the letter “mem.”

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 227 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

How the Jewish New Year is celebrated and what it tells us about every human being and our relationship to G-d.

The Talmud identifies the Ten Days of Repentance with the verse in Isaiah: Search out G-d when He is to be found, call upon Him when He is close. What does it mean that Hashem is more accessible and close in this time?

Rabbi Kadoozy astounds the scientific community with this rare satellite footage of planet earth.

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.

A virtuous heroine. A wicked villain. It’s the ancient, true story of Queen Esther, brought vividly to life in a delightfully educational way.

Why the rabbi praised the man who was drunk on Yom Kippur.

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

The Torah reading of Ha’azinu consists of a song delivered by Moses on the last day of his life. In it he exhorts the Jewish people to be faithful to G-d, and calls upon the heavens and earth to bear witness.

Rabbi Kadoozy astounds the scientific community with this rare satellite footage of planet earth.

Good folk, when they repent, cry over their bad deeds. Really good folk, saints, Tzaddikim, cry over something else altogether.

The meaning of the word "Amen," when to say it, and why.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

Two little stick men in a park discuss methods of staying connected to G‑d.

We recite a blessing before and after eating in acknowledgment of G-d for sustaining us.

The parsha of Haazinu contains 52 verses and the mnemonic is the name Kalev. Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the parshah.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on the role of heaven and earth mentioned in parshas Haazinu, in contrast to the wording in parsha Nitzavim.

The secret message in how Haazinu is divided and sung by the Levites in the Beis Hamikdash.

Teshuva requires that a person make an honest assessment of his spiritual standing. To do this, it would seem ideal to isolate oneself from all distractions, to focus on one’s past deeds. Why do we see, that on Yom Kippur – the main day for Teshuvah of the whole year – we spend the entire day in a public place, in synagogue, together with so many others?

After the Yom Kippur service in the Holy Temple concluded, throngs of worshippers would accompany the High Priest back to his home for a holiday feast. Why the big celebration?

Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the calendar, is a day of atonement which is observed chiefly through fasting.

Yizkor, the memorial prayer for the departed, is observed on specific holidays for the souls of those who passed on.

The unity of all Jews derives from the fact that every Jewish soul is “an actual part of G-d Above.” Therefore, “Jewish unity” is not limited to Jews who are alive, but includes those who have passed on, as well.

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

The value of community in times of grief as well as joy.

A practical look at how to forgive people -- especially those closest to us -- after they have caused us harm.

How to properly experience the High Holiday season when your heart and head are burdened with challenges, worries, and frustrations from day to day anxieties.

What is the purpose of the Ten Days of Repentance? Is it a time of solemn introspection or a time of rejoicing? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 25)

Based on traditional sources, an examination of whether or not repentance on Yom Kippur ever provides complete catharsis for the individual.

Rabbi Itche Kadoozy attempts to deliver a Rosh Hashanah message. 255 times.

Our Sages extol the virtue of “Teshuva and good deeds.” But why do they praise the path of repentance before the path of purity? Shouldn’t repentance for misdeeds be enumerated after we speak of doing good deeds?

One of the emotional peaks of the Yom Kippur prayer service is a description of the ceremony performed by the High Priest in the Holy Temple.

In our prayers, the verse “Shema Yisrael” is followed by a verse that appears nowhere in the Torah. What is its origin? Why do we whisper it all year long, and why do we say it out loud on Yom Kippur?

The prophet Isaiah declares: “Seek G‑d when He can be found, call to Him when He is near.” The Talmud explains: “This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

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.

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

This series examines three major themes of the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: 1) the coronation of G-d, 2) a time of judgment, and 3) a time for repentance.

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the ten days in between are a time of "teshuvah" (returning to G-d.) Third in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

A father gives love; a king makes demands. Why do we need both?

Yaakov wants Elijah the Prophet to appear to him. This stop-motion animation teaches children about the power of kindness. Starring Roseanne Barr.

On what grounds should you forgive me if I wronged me? Yom Kippur is a day of forgiveness. Learn from G-d, the ultimate Forgiver.

The Torah prohibits constructing the Temple with wood; only stone and brick are admissible. Yet the high priest's chamber, located in the Temple proper, was made of wood. This class will present an analysis of the subject from both halachic and spiritual viewpoints. (Likutei Sichos vol 28, Parshas Massei)

As part of doing Teshuvah on Yom Kippur, we confess our sins. Rabbi Yaakov Wagner thoroughly explains the viduy prayer based on traditional sources.

The purpose of fasting on Yom Kippur is to induce a contrite and humbled heart before the Supreme Judge. If so, why if one falls weak fasting and cannot properly repent and pray, is he to nevertheless complete the fast, even if it entails sleeping through Neilah?! This class will reveal the essence of Yom Kippur, resolving this and other paradoxes of the holiest day of the year. (Based on Likutei Sichos volumes 3, 29 and 32.)

The Torah describes Yom Kippur as the Sabbath of Sabbaths. Discover the double dimension of this most holy day on the Jewish calendar.

The highlight of Yom Kippur in Temple times was the High Priest’s service in the “Holy of Holies.” What does this holiest day of the year mean to us today even in diaspora?

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

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

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 50 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

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

A cute overview of the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Does Yom Kippur require teshuvah to achieve atonement? Explore Rambam’s distinction between the goat sent to Azazel and the 'essence of the day.

Five days after Yom Kippur, we shift gear and go outside to be in a flimsy hut called a sukkah—characterized by a state of complete joy. Learn all about the holiday of Sukkot.

If you feel spiritually inadequate, the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah are for you.

The Talmud identifies the Ten Days of Repentance with the verse in Isaiah: Search out G-d when He is to be found, call upon Him when He is close. What does it mean that Hashem is more accessible and close in this time?

There were times of great struggle and doubt, but the Benjamin family surrounded themselves with a loving community, positivity, and the stubborn faith that things would turn out OK.

Once a year, Jews stop everything: no eating, no drinking, no work and no worldly distractions. The day can feel very serious, and yet, Yom Kippur has an element of joy. Learn all about this holy Jewish holiday.

Uncovering the story behind Moshe’s special donkey, the same one used by Avraham and eventually Moshiach himself.

To understand the secret of prayer, we must take a close look at the Tefillah of Chanah. The power of prayer is that it creates radically new realities.

A short and sweet video on how to do Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

You may know what the last two mitzvos of the Torah are, but do you know why they were chosen to be the last two?

We serve Hashem in two distinct ways, both encapsulated in the essence of Rosh Hashanah. These two models are reflected in Nitzavim and Vayelech.

Join us for a special lecture by Rabbi Yaakov Raskin of Chabad of Jamaica, who will masterfully introduce us to the unique Jewish year of 5787 with Rosh Hashanah being on Shabbat. Prepare to be inspired, and most importantly, be ready to celebrate the new

The Master Gardener of the universe takes pride in everything about you.

Watch a cute video and see what a mezuzah is all about.

John Corre details the biographies of Benjamin Disraeli and Sir Moses Montefiore and notes some overlaps and similarities in their respective stories.

Ferziger discusses modern Israel's land scarcity issue with regards to burial and a proposed solution called likkut atzamot which echos ancient Jewish burial customs.

Dr. Sher discusses the history of the Rylands library, the various collections of Jewish documents contained there, and iconic jewish manuscripts that can be found there.

Do we know how to fully give gratitude? We can learn it from the mitzvah of Bikurim, the first fruit. Unpack the view of the Sifri vs. the approach of the Talmud. There are two ways to show gratitude to Hashem.

Why even the tiniest crack in a stone of the Beis Hamikdash is a massive problem. A detailed analysis of Rambam on these laws of the Beis Hamikdash.

Celebrating the Jewish children of Australia and their incredible Torah knowledge!

Compare and contrast the various types of forbidden mixtures, and discover how and why Shatnez is different.

Is Hashem in breach of his own mitzvah of paying your workers as soon as they complete their work? When we do a mitzvah should we be rewarded immediately?

What is the role of a Jewish officer of the court? A careful reading of Rashi tells of two types of officers.

A closer look into Rambam on what happens when all the justices on the Sanhedrin can’t find anything positive to exonerate the defendant. Can a Jew ever be a truly lost cause?

Rashi illustrates how some things are only prohibited because of our poor choices.

Why we need to give lots of tzedokah in Elul.