Every year during the liturgy of Al Chet I come undone. I am overwhelmed with the sins that I have committed. As it says in one of the statements in the Al Chet, “for the sin which we have committed before you intentionally or unintentionally.” The sadness that I feel for missing the mark is … Continue reading Exterminating the Locusts
This blog is another segment to the “True Confessions” blog. If you haven’t read the first two blogs, don’t worry, as each is a stand-alone piece but, each blog adds another perspective to the topic of confession. Sitting at the table across from me was a well-dressed woman, sitting alone, who made a joke with … Continue reading True Confessions – Part Three
Today’s blog is another segment to the “True Confessions” blog. If you haven’t read the first blog, don’t worry, as each is a stand-alone piece but, each blog adds another perspective to the topic of confession. The room filled up and soon there was nowhere to sit, so this couple came and asked if they … Continue reading True Confessions – Part Two
As we were driving to board our long-awaited retirement cruise, our friend Bob prayed for us in the car. He prayed that God would bring divine appointments to us. These next three blogs are a result of that prayer! It began when we met a couple, and soon all four of us were engaged in … Continue reading True Confessions
There is a beautiful piyyut (liturgical poem) that is sung during Yom Kippur that is called, “Ki Hinei Hachomer” (Like Clay In the Hands Of the Potter) which I have fallen in love with! It is a medieval liturgical poem and it is based on Jeremiah 18:6; “Can I not, O house of Israel, deal … Continue reading The Accuser
