Selichot: New Apologies

In the opening selicha recited on the first night of selichot we acknowledge that only by relying on the mercy of G-d can the Jewish people hope for eternity.

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In the opening episode of our second season of Selichot – New Apologies we discuss the daily prayer for forgiveness as an integral part of the Amidah and discuss how the diverse customs of selichot is a manifestation of the beautiful symphony of Torah.

In this selicha for erev Yom Kippur we pray that tomorrow we will merit to see the attribute of peace overcome the attribute of truth. 

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In today’s selicha we affirm that G-d has little interest in sacrifices but is most interested in forming a relationship with us.

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In Today’s selicha we discuss the reaction that grips one when one finally realizes that one must give an accounting of one’s life to our Creator.

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In today’s selicha we ask God to guide us, wipe away our sins and accept our prayers with sweetness. 

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In today’s selicha we discuss why G-d should listen to our defenders and ignore the claims of the prosecutors.

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As we transition to Yom Kippur today’s selicha takes us on a journey of great and not so great Biblical figures who did teshuva.

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As we near the Day of judgement we ask the Judge to ignore the standard rules of the court and have mercy on the defendants.

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In today’s selicha we ask the One hidden on High of hear the sweet voices of the Jewish people so they can hear “I have forgiven.”

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