Selichot: New Apologies

1. Introduction to Selichot 5787

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

When Will the Kinnot End? The Horrors of October 7

These two moving kinnot written by survivors of the Nachal Oz and Kfar Aza ask as Yirmiyahu did, Eicha, How can it be? How can it be?

1. Introduction to the Kinnot

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14. Yeiratzeh Tzom: Desire Our Fast

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.  Join the WhatsApp group for this

13. Am Hashem: Be Strong, Nation of God

In today’s selicha we affirm that G-d has little interest in sacrifices but is most interested in forming a relationship with us. Join the WhatsApp group for this podcas

12. Shomamti: What Should I say to my Master 

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. Join the WhatsApp grou

11. Eilecha: To You I Cry Out

In today’s selicha we ask God to guide us, wipe away our sins and accept our prayers with sweetness.  Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com

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

In today’s selicha we discuss why G-d should listen to our defenders and ignore the claims of the prosecutors. Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast: https://chat.wha

9. Tzom Gedalia: The Way of Teshuva

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. Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast

8. Adon Din: Lord of Justice

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. Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast: ht

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

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

6. Lecha Hashem: To You Our Lord

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.

5. Shachar Kamti: I Woke at Dawn

Join as we discuss the theme of alacrity in today's pizmon.  Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Se

4. Ayeh Kol Niflotecha: Where are Your Wonders

Join as we discuss Rabbeinu Gershom, the light of the exit, view of jewish History.  Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owB

3. Yisrael Amcha: Your Nation, Israel

Join as we ask God to stop allowing His name to be desecrated, as we look forward to a bright future. Join the WhatsApp group for this podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com

2. Malachei Rachamim

Join as we learn about the meaning of selichot in general and spend a little time getting to know the second pizmon of the year.  Join the WhatsApp group for the new Sel

1. Introduction & Motzei Menucha

Join as we learn about the meaning of selichot in general and spend a little time getting to know the first pizmon of the year.  Join the WhatsApp group for the new Seli