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By Joyce Bressler When Solomon asked me to write a reflection for the High Holy days I thought I was too busy and not up to the challenge. But after awhile I realized what an honor it is.  I have … Continue reading →

Baruch ata Adonai, eloheinu melech ha’olam borei p’ri ha’eitz. Baruch ata Adonai eloheinu melech ha’olam borei p’ri ha’adamah. Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, Encompasser of the World who has created the fruit of the tree. Worthy are you, Source … Continue reading →

Elul is the month that proceeds Rosh HaShanah, and has thus been given special, important significance in Jewish tradition. We are asked to account for our souls in a process of cheshbon nefesh (taking account for our soul). The goal being that … Continue reading →