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When we run to catch a bus downtown, is our will to run, catch the bus or to get the business deal downtown? This class explores the inner will, the external will and what G-d has to do with all of this
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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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| A basic analysis of the "objective" of Rosh Hashanah, and why we combine the petition for G-d to be our King with personal requests – a review of the story of Chana.
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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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| The shofar's poignant sound is a keystone of the Rosh Hashanah experience. Hearing the shofar makes your spine tingle and can evoke powerful emotions. Here's a perspective that may fundamentally change how you experience the shofar this year.
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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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| All truths come in paradox and the same is with Rosh Hashanah wherein great emphasis is placed on the simple recitation of the sacred words of Psalms.
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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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