Selichot: New Apologies

Podcast Episodes

14. Yeiratzeh Tzom: Desire Our Fast

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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13. Am Hashem: Be Strong, Nation of God

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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12. Shomamti: What Should I say to my Master 

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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11. Eilecha: To You I Cry Out

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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

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10. Bein Keseh Leasor: Between the Hidden and the Tenth

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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9. Tzom Gedalia: The Way of Teshuva

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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8. Adon Din: Lord of Justice

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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7. Yoshev b’Seiter Elyon: The One Who is Hidden on High

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

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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6. Lecha Hashem: To You Our Lord

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

In today’s episode, we explore how the opening line of the selichot, viewed in its original context, reveals powerful lessons about the purpose and goals of the selichot. 

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5. Shachar Kamti: I Woke at Dawn

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

In today’s selicha we declare that despite whatever hardships He may throw at us, we wake up early in the morning to sing G-d’s praises. 

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