What?
Jewels of Elul Vol. XIV is a booklet with short, inspirational anecdotes and insights from some of the both famous and under-the-radar leaders who influence and galvanize our global community. This year, our readers will get a window into our contributors’ deep reflection on the people they have become and the world they want to live in. These letters draw on their greatest pain, exuberant joy, biggest hopes and thoughtful expressions of what it means to be alive today.
When?
Over the 29 days leading up to Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days, we are challenged to search our hearts and draw closer to the divine. These 29 contributions, the Jewels of Elul, provide soul-enriching bites to motivate your month-long journey and beyond.
Who?
Morton Schapiro • Elan Carr • Melissa Manchester • Dan Palotta• Nili Lotan • Letty Cottin Pogrebin • Ambassador Dennis Ross • Rabbi Marvin Hier • Rabbi Jack Riemer • Bishop John Taylor • Rabbi Becky Silverstein • Ed Asner • Dr. Steven Siegel • Ori Elon • Rabbi Neil Cooper • Cantor Jessica Hutchings • Andrew Mandel • Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove • Hedy Orden • Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg • Rabbi Mike Moskowitz • Arie Ne’eman • Rabbi Adina Allen • Jay Sanderson • Meir Stein • Naomi Ackerman • Stacey Zisook Robinsin • Yavilah McCoy • Archie Gottesman • Amanda Berman • Rabbi David Wolpe
How?
Inspired ways to use Jewels include: Gifting them to members of your school, workplace or organization. Free your friends’ fridges and send Jewels of Elul in place of New Year’s cards. Give them out to your holiday guests. Put them on High Holy Day seats for inspired reading.
Now?
Jewels are available everyday here online (starting on the first day of Elul). You can also sign up to receive a Jewel-A-Day in your inbox or as a lasting source of inspiration for your family, friends or community.
