On Yom Kippur, our bodies themselves become part of our prayer experience. What we wear, what we eat, the standing and sitting in synagogue, the deep breaths we take during the prayers, each is an expression of our bodies alongside our spirit. We are not just our minds or our voices—but our bodies can contribute to our spiritual experiences.
What can your body teach you about teshuvah today? Pay attention to where you hold tension, where you resist, and where you find relief.
Kavanah: Let your body speak one truth of teshuvah today.
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Rabbi Jeremy Markiz is a teacher and consultant. Based in the Washington, DC area, he teaches the TorahRefers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, also called the Five Books of Moses, Pentateuch or the Hebrew equivalent, Humash. This is also called the Written Torah. The term may also refer to teachings that expound on Jewish tradition. Read more of personal growth, meaning and intentionality, and making the world a better place. He writes a newsletter called, With Torah and Love. Rabbi Markiz helps clergy, congregations, and Jewish organizations grow and communicate clearly in the digital world, develop effective strategies, and solve problems with his consulting firm, Next Level Rabbinics.
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