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Jewish New Year - a Time for Reflection of Inner Self: Col. Kevin Vest, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, follows along in prayer at a Rosh Hashanah service, Sept. 18, 2009, at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The process of reflection and repentance takes place over a 40-day period that begins about four weeks before Rosh Hashanah, at the start of the month known as Elul on the lunar Jewish calendar. (Photo by Cpl. Aaron Rooks)

Repent the Day before you Die! But for What?

August 12, 2021 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 3

Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., discusses the meaning and purpose of the Al Chait Shechatanu prayer or repentance. [Read more…]

A New ‘Al cheyt’ Prayer

October 6, 2019 Len Berman 0

A modern version of the “Al cheyt” confessional prayer compiled by Leonard H. Berman and inspired by Dennis Praeger. [Read more…]

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Repent the Day before you Die! But for What?

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