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Tag: shofar
The Shofar Is Calling Us Toward Queer Reconciliation: A Kavvanah
The shofar's call urges us to examine our own biases and privileges, to stand in solidarity and to advocate for change.
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Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks
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Social Justice Commission
September 23, 2024
Elul
High Holidays
What Can I Expect at My First Rosh Hashanah Services?
The intensity of Rosh Hashanah can be intimidating; read this guide to get to know what to expect at services on our New Year.
Rabbi Lindsey Healey-Pollack
September 11, 2023
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah
Celebrating the High Holy Days From Home
Celebrating the high holy days from home gives us ample opportunity to bring the sacred even further into our lives.
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein
August 13, 2023
Elul
High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Musaf Service
The Musaf Service for Rosh Hashanah contains familiar opening and closing blessings of the Amidah with the usual High Holiday interpolations.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
The Shofar on Rosh Hashanah
Sounding of the shofar is a characteristic mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah. The holiday is alternatively called the Day of Sounding the Shofar.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Synagogue Services
For most people, Rosh Hashanah means a lot of time spent praying in the synagogue. These are the complex explanations behind those prayers.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Being Called by God
When we say hineni to ourselves and our lives have a spiritual center, our existence will be more meaningful, and we'll live a more purposeful ...
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman
September 15, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah At Home
Personal and at-home Rosh Hashanah rituals include candle lighting, eating apples with honey, and sharing meals.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 15, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Elul’s Shofar: A Poem
Elul's shofar blasts daily remind us of all we need to do to prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays and the start of the new ...
Rabbi Suzanne Brody
September 1, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
(Not) Announcing Rosh Hashanah
On Rosh Hashanah, we do not recite the traditional blessings announcing a new month for a variety of different reasons.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 21, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Rituals and Prayers Recited in Elul
The ritual preparations for the High Holidays begin a full month in advance with the onset of the month of Elul.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 19, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
