Monthly Archives: August 2011 - אב / אלול תשעא
Slach lanu… forgive us before the High Holy Days?
| August 25, 2011 - כה אב תשעא | Posted by Rabbi Farbman under Featured, Rabbi's page |
In our tradition, the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the most awe-inspiring and powerful Holy Days. In our modern reality, the High Holy Days continue to serve as a draw for the Jews who rarely set foot in the synagogue during the year, but who nonetheless make big efforts to be a part of a community on the Days of Awe. Of course, if you have not been coming to the synagogue regularly, you may find the experience alienating (and great many Jews do!), since you do not know the prayers and may not be quite as… more
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