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| Finding meaning in Prayer and its unique High Holiday theme
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| The Kabbalah’s view on the High Holiday period and the build up there-to during the month of Elul.
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| "Avinu Malkeinu - Our Father Our King", from the prayers of the High Holidays; we ask G-d’s for His blessings. But are we referring to Him as our Father or as our King, apparently two entirely different forms of relationships: children or subjects?
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| Tradition says that no matter where you roam; with a Shofar you can always phone home. Discover the mystical secrets encrypted into this High Holiday Service hardware. This year, however, the three distinctive ring tones won't be heard. Find out why the sounds of silence will prevail instead.
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| The Talmud teaches that G-d says to us on Rosh Hashanah: say before me themes of sovereignty and remembrances in order to make me king over you; and how, through shofar. What’s the meaning of this cryptic passage?
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| A preview to the month of Tishrei and how we prepare our souls for the High Holiday Season.
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| An in depth look at the holiday of Rosh Hashanah
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| The story of the great prophetess Chana is read as part of the Rosh Hashanah services. Many of the laws of prayer are derived from Chana’s conduct. But moreover, Chana also reveals the inner essence of prayer.
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The Shofar - The long and short of it
How can the shofar be your personal wake up call? Are Apples and Honey a prescription for a sweet New Year? And will “Visiting the Pond” help you land newfound wisdom?
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Part 1 of 2
If the Shofar is a Biblical commandment, why don't we blow the shofar if Rosh Hashanah coincides with Shabbat?
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Part 2 of 2
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| There are numerous customs and traditions for the high holidays. Are they merely observed due to “tradition” or are there some deeper meanings?
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| This is a class to women discussing the halachot for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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| An in depth look at the holiday of Yom Kippur
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| On Yom Kippur G-d grants us true forgiveness. How is this achieved and how can we be truly forgiving in our personal relationships?
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The Laws of Yom Kippur
The five prohibitions on Yom Kippur, the way we dress and many other customs of Yom Kippur.
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| The Five Step Program to Teshuvah
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| “Yom Kippur is a time of teshuvah, repentance, for all.” Examine this puzzling passage from Maimonides and gain insight into the special nature of this holy day.
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Part 1 of 3
Holiness in time and space; an introduction to the festival of Rosh Hashanah
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Part 2 of 3
The nature of repentance and Yom Kippur, and the relationship between Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Simchat Torah
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