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Tag: Tachanun
What is Simhat Torah?
Simḥat Torah means “the joy of Torah” and is the name for the day on which the annual cycle of Torah readings begins and ends. ...
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
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Customs before Rosh Hashanah
There are customs in order to prepare for Rosh Hashanah, including Selichot, physical changes in the synagogue, and immersing in the mikveh.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 30, 2022
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What is Tahanun?
Tahanun is the name for a series of penitential prayers that follow the Amidah during the Morning and Afternoon Services.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed
June 29, 2022
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