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5785 Yom Kippur Morning: Why We Must Sing

10/12/2024 03:43:08 PM

Oct12

Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz

למד את שפתותי ברכה ושיר הלל
בהתחדש זמנך עם בקר ועם ליל
לבל יהיה יומי היום כתמול שלשום
לבל יהיה יומי עלי הרגל

Teach me to sing You the songs of your praise
for the cycling of the moon and the opening days
so that each of my moments forever be new,
so that each of my moments will always be true,
so that each of my...Read more...

5785 Kol Nidre: Coming Together In A Time Of Division

10/11/2024 03:20:22 PM

Oct11

Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz

I’m just a soul whose intentions are good,
Oh, Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood

–The Animals

 

“Every disagreement that is for the sake of Heaven will in the end endure, but a disagreement that is not for the sake of Heaven will not endure.” The disagreement that endures focuses on seeking truth and understanding. The one that is not for the sake of heaven...Read more...

5785 Rosh Hashanah II: On the Akeidah and Building Resilience

10/04/2024 03:17:07 PM

Oct4

Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz

Rabbi Beroka Ḥoza’a was often found in the market of Bei Lefet, and Elijah the Prophet would appear to him. Once Rabbi Beroka said to Elijah: Of all the people who come here, is there anyone in this market worthy of the World-to-Come? He said to him: No. In the meantime, two brothers came to the marketplace. Elijah said to Rabbi Beroka: These two have a share in the World-to-Come. Rabbi Beroka went over to the men and said to them: What...Read more...

5785 Rosh Hashana I: Let A Year Of Blessings Begin

10/03/2024 11:19:03 AM

Oct3

Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz

אחות קטנה תפילותיה עורכה ועונה תהילותיה
אל נא רפא נא לה למחלותיה
תכלה שנה וקללותיה… תחל שנה וברכותיה

The community of Israel is preparing her prayers
Please God, heal all her afflictions.
May this year end and take away its curses with it…
May a new year...Read more...

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