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Elul is here 

01/09/2022 08:57:00 AM

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This past weekend, we ushered in the month of Elul. Already, we have begun the customs of sounding the Shofar, reciting Psalm 27, and visiting the graves of loved ones.

The acronym of Elul represents many Biblical expressions, one being "Ani L'Dodi V'Dodi Li - I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine." At this time of year, we reinforce our relationship with God and with all whom we share beloved relationships.

While Sefardim recite Selichot, prayers of penitence, during the whole month of Elul, Ashkenzim begin the Saturday night four to eight days before Rosh Hashanah. I invite you to our Selichot program and service on Saturday night September 17 at 9pm.

As a welcome to our new Cantor, Yakov Zingboim, I will teach some of the laws on being a prayer leader with a focus on "Hinneni," the Cantor's contemplative prayer during the High Holy Days.

In advance, I wish us all a healthy, peaceful, and meaningful new year.

Shana Tova U'Metuka,

Rabbi Howard Morrison

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