Yom Kippur: The Battle Of Sin vs. Self
One morning last week, I spent some time reading through the traditional liturgy for Yom Kippur. The Yom Kippur prayers are so stark, jarring, and intensely powerful...
Read MoreOne morning last week, I spent some time reading through the traditional liturgy for Yom Kippur. The Yom Kippur prayers are so stark, jarring, and intensely powerful...
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Read MoreSome recent, angry exchanges between leaders of different religious traditions have led me to consider the principles that should guide us when reacting to...
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