When I think of the word "exalt", my mind immediately goes to those ancient Aramaic words that open the Kaddish - May His great name be exalted and sanctified. For many people, the Kaddish, a prayer of thanksgiving and exaltation, is inextricably bound with the sadness of death and loss, because it is recited by … Continue reading #blogExodus 2: Exalt
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#BlogElul 4: Accept
Wow, Rabbi Sommer doesn't mess around. Sure, why not bring out the big guns right away? A few days to warm us up and bang, here we go. So why is the theme "accept" such a big deal here? As I mentioned in my pre-Elul blog post, this has been a tragic year in Rabbi … Continue reading #BlogElul 4: Accept