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Tag: Compassion
The Discomfort of Yom Kippur
As we discuss our traditions and requirements on Yom Kippur, we encounter discomforts that allow us to think about the past year.
Hazzan Sara Geffen Geller
September 7, 2023
High Holidays
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The Aromatic Smokescreen
Our parashah contains the Ten Commandments, as well as instructions for preparing the Ketoret, the incense offered in the Tabernacle.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
February 22, 2023
Parashat Ki Tisa
Parashat Ki Tisa Dvar Torah
Compassionate Fantasies
In the haftarah for Vayishlach, from the Book of Obadiah, we read the story of God rebuking the nation of Edom, rather than Israel.
Bex Stern Rosenblatt
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 5, 2022
Parashat Vayishlach
Parashat Vayishlach Haftarah
Kol Nidrei and Being Imperfect Together
Yom Kippur begins with the dramatic Kol Nidrei service, intended to annul vows made between yourself and God.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
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How do I observe Selichot?
It is said that Selichot opens the gates of heaven for the High Holy Days. This Selichot, do what opens your heart to the gates ...
Rabbi Kerry Chaplin
August 30, 2022
Elul
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