Tishrei Articles by Rabbi Y. Johnson
The Shofar Approach to Criticism
A fascinating lesson in giving effective criticism that is more likely to be well received
Two Motions of Positive Growth
Even when we are not ready to grow forward, we can grow by consolidating and integrating where we are at present
My Neilah Realisation
A personal reflection one Neilah while cradling a crying child.
All I Ask of You
Imagine if you ask for one thing that would include everything. What would it be?
Entering the Inner Circle
The month of Elul is a time when we prepare ourselves to enter the King's palace. How can we gain entry?
The Power of Three
An essay exploring the Kabbalah of the Shofar and the Rosh Hashonah Prayers
Guilt-Free Teshuvah
Guilt verses regret. Discover the secret to correcting our wrongs without feeling guilty
A Prayer for the Other Child
The Haftorah of Rosh Hashona, the prayer of Chana, teaches us that we cannot just take care of our own
And so I Come Before the King - ובכן
An in-depth exposition on the meaning and Kabbalistic intentions in the additions to our High Holiday prayers
I Live Amongst My People
On Rosh Hashona, Elisha invited the Shunamis to ask for whatever she wanted. Her response teaches us about what's really important
Zochreinu Lechaim
An in-depth essay exploring the origins and interpretations of this insertion to our Amidah prayer
Hayom Haras Olam
We say these words after the Tekios in the Musaf repetition. Discover its history and inner meaning. An in-depth essay on the Machzor.
Apples - A Minhag that Reaches the Core
A fascinating journey through Midrashim and Kabbalah to discover the inner allusion of apples on Rosh Hashona
Doing the 13 Attributes of Mercy
A Selichos reflection in lockdown. What Hashem really wants from us this Elul
The Shofar Approach to Criticism
A fascinating lesson in giving effective criticism that is more likely to be well received
Two Motions of Positive Growth
Even when we are not ready to grow forward, we can grow by consolidating and integrating where we are at present
My Neilah Realisation
A personal reflection one Neilah while cradling a crying child.
All I Ask of You
Imagine if you ask for one thing that would include everything. What would it be?
Entering the Inner Circle
The month of Elul is a time when we prepare ourselves to enter the King's palace. How can we gain entry?
The Power of Three
An essay exploring the Kabbalah of the Shofar and the Rosh Hashonah Prayers
Guilt-Free Teshuvah
Guilt verses regret. Discover the secret to correcting our wrongs without feeling guilty
A Prayer for the Other Child
The Haftorah of Rosh Hashona, the prayer of Chana, teaches us that we cannot just take care of our own
And so I Come Before the King - ובכן
An in-depth exposition on the meaning and Kabbalistic intentions in the additions to our High Holiday prayers
I Live Amongst My People
On Rosh Hashona, Elisha invited the Shunamis to ask for whatever she wanted. Her response teaches us about what's really important
Zochreinu Lechaim
An in-depth essay exploring the origins and interpretations of this insertion to our Amidah prayer
Hayom Haras Olam
We say these words after the Tekios in the Musaf repetition. Discover its history and inner meaning. An in-depth essay on the Machzor.
Apples - A Minhag that Reaches the Core
A fascinating journey through Midrashim and Kabbalah to discover the inner allusion of apples on Rosh Hashona
Doing the 13 Attributes of Mercy
A Selichos reflection in lockdown. What Hashem really wants from us this Elul
