The 2nd Annual Kof Awareness Day is October 11!

As we anticipate this inspirational holiday, below are even more aspects of the multifaceted Hebrew Letter, Kof.

​At one time, the letter Khof (also spelled Kuf, or Qof) referred to the back of the head, the eye of a needle, and as previously mentioned, also means monkey. It symbolizes both the sacred Kedushah קדושה, and the worldly Klipah קליפה, meaning the peel, cover, or husk which exemplifies the immorality in the world. Khof concerns itself with removing the husk of the façade to reveal the holiness within.
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Kuf is also הקפה – meaning to circle or go around. The letter Khof embodies the cycles of nature, its changing seasons, monthly and yearly cycles. It is the natural progression, change, ebb and flow of life. As well, Kof may also impart to us that it is through our personal life experience –growth, change, joy, pain and suffering, happiness, – that we remain alert and learn from our life’s experiences in order to achieve our true spiritual nature.

The Autumn Kof

The Dolphin Kof

In Honor of the 2nd Annual Kof Awareness Day...Get a Kof T-shirt!

Customized Kof T-Shirts

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You, too, can sport a customized Kof T-shirt for Kof Appreciation Day. Simply go to Zazzle.com and start creating!

Rabbi Stephen & Vickie Fuchs wearing Kof T-shirts.

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A Brand New Holiday!

The Hebrew month of Tishri has four major celebrations: Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Unfortunately, the following month, Heshvan, has none. Perhaps this is one of the reasons we refer to it as "Mar Heshvan," "Bitter Heshvan."  
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Well!  Heshvan need be bitter no more! 

We proclaim Heshvan 2, (October 22, this year) Kof Awareness Day 2017. This will be a special day that will change each year on the Gregorian calendar, to make ourselves aware of the wonderful implications of the Hebrew letter Kof and its power to help us incline toward the "holy" (Kadosh) in our lives. It will also sweeten-up poor, bitter Heshvan.
You can view the calendar here.
​Stay tuned for further details about Kof Awareness Day!

Static Cling Kof

Le Kof Ceramique

Stealth Kof

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Kof Under Glass

October 22 is Kof Awareness Day!

The first annual Kof Awareness Day is nearly upon us, and it is with great excitement and a bit of apprehension that I write this article. You see, we are new at this too. It's the first holiday we've created!  That said, we have a few suggestions as to how to observe Kof Awareness Day. But! It is also somewhat of a personal holiday in that there is room for creativity. In other words, celebrate or observe the Kof Awareness Day in accordance with your heart's intuition. If it feels right, do it!

Below are a few suggestions:
​1. Perform a few extra mitzvot. Go the extra mile for someone in need.
​2. Learn more about the Hebrew Letter Kof. There are some fabulous books available that illuminate the Hebrew Aleph-Bet. I recommend "The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet" by Michael L. Munk.
​3. Extra Torah study never hurt anyone...
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​With that, I will close and allow you all to ponder the significance of Kof Awareness Day.

​Stay tuned for additional inspiration!

Jolly Green Kof

Kof is the combination of the letters kaf and vav. These individual parts play opposing roles, representing the duality of human inclination. The kaf portion remains on the baseline, but the vav partially plunges below the other letters, which symbolizes the human pursuit of unholiness. The kaf shape from above is responsible for keeping the  vav from descending completely. 

​Morality, righteousness, and decency -- by keeping The Eternal One's Commandments are the positive forces the elevate Kof to the highest levels. Therefore,  the letter Kof is bestowed the honor of  beginning the word Kadosh, which means holiness.