Sep 30 2024 19 mins 13
This week, we continue to read the Torah, but are focused on celebrating Rosh Hashanah. What is the holiday’s central mitzvah, and why is it, surprisingly, not about doing anything but merely about stopping, paying attention, and taking stock? Tune in to find out.
Sivan Rahav-Meir is a leading Israeli journalist, media personality and Torah scholar. You can sign up for her The Daily Portion WhatsApp group, where Sivan sends small insights about Judaism and current affairs.
Check out Liel’s new book, How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book, available directly from the publisher, or wherever you purchase books.
You can find all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts.
