Selichot: New Apologies

Podcast Episodes

4. Ayeh Kol Niflotecha: Where are Your Wonders

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Today, Rabbeinu Gershom, the Light of the Exile, wonders what happened to G-d’s promises to the Jewish people. 

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3. Yisrael Amcha: Your Nation, Israel

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

In today’s selicha the Jewish people plead with G-d to help us so we can help him. 

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2. Malachei Rachamim - Angels of Mercy:

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

In today’s selicha we discuss the requests of the Jewish people to the Angels of Mercy to be presented on High and the controversy this generated. 

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1. Introduction & Motzei Menucha

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

In our opening episode of Selichot: New Apologies, we give an introduction to the selichot explaining what they are, why and when we say this fourth prayer of day. We then discuss the first Pizmon, responsively read selicha, “The End of Shabbat”. A look at the refrain, borrowed from King Solomon’s dedication of the Temple, highlights our universal mission. 

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