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In 1919, when Kramer painted The Day of Atonement, modernist art depicting Jewish rituals was considered new and radical, especially in tradition-bound England. When the Jewish community of Leeds…
For the wrong we did before You by listening to voices at odds with what we knew was right;
For the wrong we did before You by not listening to voices telling us unpleasant truths;
For the wrong we…
We have strayed off the path, missed the mark.
We address the Parent of the Universe,
the Majesty of Life.
There is no other.
We pray for renewal this year,
that harsh decrees be annulled,
that…
“…but Rabbi, even if I can read some of the prayers I still don’t understand what I’m saying.… To tell you the truth I’d rather take a quiet reflective walk in the park this…
Wherever we stand to lift our eyes to heaven, that place is a Holy of Holies.—S. AnskyThe sun descending settlingon the roof of the synagogue.The cantor faces the open Ark,His exhausted voice sounds…