Wisdom of the Holidays

Diva Communications offers a unique array of short form web series, from Mincha Moment, a project dedicated to the art of cultivating gratitude, to Wisdom of the Holidays, an initiative designed to celebrate the wisdom of the Jewish holidays and the ways they are applicable to all people, of all faiths, Wisdom of Our Prayers four prayers to guide our everyday lives, to Torah Treasures, a series devoted to teaching the Old Testament to kids ages 7 – 12.

Rosh Hashanah

Wisdom of the Holidays aims to reexamine the essential wisdom of the Jewish holidays in a way that is universal to people of all faiths. On Rosh Hashanah, for example, the blast of the Shofar reawakens us like a spiritual alarm clock, shaking us from the stupor of the daily grind so we realize that every day and every breath is to be counted and precious.

Wisdom of the Holidays, produced by Debra Gonsher Vinik and edited by David Vinik of Diva Communications, is a five-part web series devoted to uncovering the essential truths that the holidays hold for people of all faiths. Written and narrated by author, journalist, and radio host Rabbi Irwin Kula of the National Center for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

Other episodes in the series are Yom KippurSukkotHanukkah, and Passover.

Wisdom of the Holidays was made possible by a grant from Odyssey Networks.

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, considered the holiest, most introspective of all the Jewish holidays, offers us the opportunity to examine the work of art we call our life.

Wisdom of the Holidays, produced by Debra Gonsher Vinik and edited by David Vinik of Diva Communications, is a five-part web series devoted to uncovering the essential truths that the holidays hold for people of all faiths. Written and narrated by author, journalist, and radio host Rabbi Irwin Kula of the National Center for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

Other episodes in the series are Rosh HashanahSukkotHanukkah, and  Passover.

Wisdom of the Holidays was made possible by a grant from Odyssey Networks.

Sukkot

The latest video in the series explores the wisdom of Sukkot. We all yearn for security- but can we ever really be safe? The holiday of Sukkot reminds people of all faiths that family, friends, our common history and connections are our ultimate protection.

Wisdom of the Holidays, produced by Debra Gonsher Vinik and edited by David Vinik of Diva Communications, is a five-part web series devoted to uncovering the essential truths that the holidays hold for people of all faiths. Written and narrated by author, journalist, and radio host Rabbi Irwin Kula of the National Center for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

Other episodes in the series are Rosh HashanahSukkotHanukkah, and Passover.

Wisdom of the Holidays was made possible by a grant from Odyssey Networks.

Hanukkah

The holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, reminds people of all faiths that, in the face of darkness and despair, you can still have light and hope.

Wisdom of the Holidays, produced by Debra Gonsher Vinik and edited by David Vinik of Diva Communications, is a five-part web series devoted to uncovering the essential truths that the holidays hold for people of all faiths. Written and narrated by author, journalist, and radio host Rabbi Irwin Kula of the National Center for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

Wisdom of the Holidays was made possible by a grant from Odyssey Networks.

Passover

Passover celebrates God’s deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt and represents the freedom and change we strive for in the modern world. Freedom from our inhibitions, fears, and prejudices and a reminder of our responsibility to change, for the better, the life of those enslaved. Traditionally, the Passover celebration includes a Seder (festive meal) which is conducted according to the Haggadah (telling), a text that contains the story of the Exodus.

Wisdom of the Holidays, produced by Debra Gonsher Vinik and edited by David Vinik of Diva Communications, is a five-part web series devoted to uncovering the essential truths that the holidays hold for people of all faiths. Written and narrated by author, journalist, and radio host Rabbi Irwin Kula of the National Center for Jewish Learning and Leadership.

Other episodes in the series are Rosh HashanahSukkotHanukkah, and Passover.

Wisdom of the Holidays was made possible by a grant from Odyssey Networks.