One of the most well-known aspects of Yom Kippur is the moving service ‘Kol Nidrei’, with which we begin the Holy day. The commentaries point out that, in truth, ‘Kol Nidrei’ is not a prayer at all, rather it is an annulment of vows. This annulment could have been enacted at any point in time.
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The story of Bilam, the gentile prophet, is most peculiar. It begins when Balak, the king of Moav, recognizes that he is in danger
The last month of the year is already behind us. Then come the last 12 days, which correspond to all the months of the year. The last Shabbat, warns
In Parshat Eikev, Moshe Rabbenu recalls how after he spent forty days in the heavens receiving the Torah, he came down and saw the people worshipping
