David Silber on Themes of Yom Kippur as Reflected in Our Liturgy
Through an examination of the Yom Kippur prayer service, we will uncover major themes of the holiday.
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These podcasts were recorded live at Drisha in classes on the topic of the High Holidays. Visit our website for more information: www.drisha.org
Sam Lebens on Teshuva and Personal Identity
To what extent is it possible to become a new person? Is that what teshuva demands? What does the concept of repentance have to teach us about what an...
Shuli Taubes on The Death of the Martyrs: A Lesson for Living
We go into this time of year believing that we have control over the divine decree by committing to Teshuvah, Tefillah and Tzedakah. How does the brut...
Rachel Furst on “To pray with transgressors”: Sin and Repentance in Medieval Ashkenaz
The High Holiday service traditionally commences with an authorization for the community members to pray with the transgressors in their midst. What a...
David Silber on Kol Nidre: An Analysis of Its Significance
Kol Nidre, a nullification of vows, is one of the prayer highlights of the year. Why? We will explore the nature of Kol Nidre and uncover the great si...
Ben Skydell on Self and Sin: An Exploration of Teshuvah
The Hebrew word teshuvah is commonly translated as repentance but is more accurately rendered as return. This class will ask, ‘a return to what?’ Who ...