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Spiritual Preparation for the Days of Awe: THE POETRY OF THE SEASON


Monday evenings: Sept. 16, 23, 30 + Oct. 7
7:00 - 8:15 PM Eastern time | Online via Zoom

The High Holiday Prayerbook [machzor] is, among other things, an extraordinary collection of dreams, yearnings, and, occasionally, tears of dozens of generations of Jewish writers. The piyyutim—the remarkable prayer-poems that give the Machzor its unique character—are the subject of our Spiritual Preparation classes this year, including both familiar and unexpected passages. We’ll explore a selection of piyyutim: their origin and structures, their allusions to Torah and Midrash, and most importantly, their meanings for our own lives this year.

For those who joined us in years past, when we offered a similar theme: This is an ALL NEW selection of piyyutim: no repeats from years past! All are welcome. Registration through the link below: