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Avinu Malkeinu: Our Father Our King





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Lazer Gurkow
Rabbi Gurkow is spiritual leader of congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario. He has lectured extensively on a variety of Jewish topics, and his articles have appeared in many print and online publications. For more on Rabbi Gurkow and his wrtings and talks, please click here.



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Posted: Oct 2, 2008
King/Father
Great explanation!

Shanah Tovah!
Posted By Ken, New Orleans, LA/USA

Posted: Sep 16, 2007
this video is great!
Posted By Anonymous, ny, usa

Posted: Sep 12, 2007
just wonderful!! the prayer that already was beautiful became deeper, powerful and more beautiful!
Posted By Anonymous



 

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Avinu Malkeinu: Our Father Our King
"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?  (18:29)

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