High Holidays

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The High Holidays, which comprise Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are the holiest dates on the Jewish calendar. A time to take stock of our live, seek forgiveness, and start fresh, this season invites us to reflect on what matters most to us and to return to our deepest selves.

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New ritual tying the smelling fragrant scents to an intention to hear Isaiah’s call for justice

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“Remove the darkness of this endless night”

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Al Het recalling sins against Black Americans

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