As summer begins to wind down, the Jewish calendar invites us into a different kind of season—one of reflection, renewal, and hope. In our Jewish tradition, Selichot (“forgiveness,” in Hebrew) marks the beginning of that journey, and offers us a meaningful opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The Selichot service is centered around beautiful prayers that encourage us to reflect on the past year, celebrate personal growth, and consider where we’d like to do better in the year ahead. Selichot reminds us that every new year offers the chance to begin again—with intention, compassion, and purpose. (more…)

As the Jewish New Year peeks around the corner, it’s time to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with ourselves and each other. Selichot is a beautiful tradition of evening prayers that help us gear up spiritually for the High Holidays. (more…)