High Holy Days: In the rabbis’ words

By JewishJournal.com
Published on September 12, 2012

This year, we return to the wisdom offered by our rabbis during the High Holy Days in years past. What follows are excerpts from some exceptional sermons and High Holy Days writings; many more voices could have been included, of course, but we hope this will inspire you to revisit your own synagogues’ archives.

Is there a heaven and a hell?

By Dennis Prager
Published on June 15, 2012

When it comes to the subject of the existence of heaven and hell, most contemporary Jews – meaning Jews who have graduated college, who are essentially secular and who consider themselves progressive – know exactly where they stand: There is no heaven, and there is no hell.

Lost Treasures, Home Movies, Memory Lane & a Surprise Visit from Heaven

By Ilana Angel
Published on October 2, 2011

Christians believe Jews go to heaven

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on December 19, 2008

Requirements for peace—NATO troops, action on Palestine

By Bernard Avishai
Published on September 14, 2006

Requirements for peace -- NATO troops, action on Palestine.

Is This Marriage Made in Heaven?

By Amy Hirshberg Lederman
Published on February 9, 2006

What is a soul mate? Is it a New Age concept that defines true love? Is it a catchy phrase used by romance novelists and publishers to sell books? Or does it mean something deeper and more essential, a spiritual bond between two people that is essential to fulfilling our heart's destiny?

Ask Yourself God’s Questions

By Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Published on September 9, 1999

When we arrive in heaven, the Talmudic sages wondered, what will God ask of us?