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“ Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is also called "Yom HaDin", the Day of Judgment. Traditionally, this is the day that God decides who should be written into the Book of Life. We also begin the process of reflecting on a whole year of triumphs and mistakes during the Days of Awe (the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). When we pause to reflect on our lives and judge our actions, we can start to change our lives and the lives around us.
What’s one thing you were proud to have spoken up about in 5780—whether in a personal relationship, a friendship, at your workplace, or in the world at large? Conversely, what’s one thing you stayed quiet about in 5780? What would you like to speak up about more in 5781?
Blessing to Pursue Justice:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu ruach ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu lirdof tzedek.
We praise You, Eternal God, Spirit of the universe, who calls us to holiness through mitzvot, commanding us to pursue justice.
Kol Nidre
By Kohenet Rev. Dr. Claudia Hall
Person says (individually or in unison)
Every year. Every year I make so many promises.
Promises to myself: to lose or gain weight, to eat better, sleep enough. The list is endless.
Promises to others: to be kinder, to express love more, to get angry less. The list is endless.
Promises to God: to be a better Jew, a better human being, that this is the year I will get my act together and stop doing things I know are hurtful, to only do the things I know are helping to heal the world. The list is endless.
Every year. Every year I break so many promises, often breaking promises in the same breath I make them.
I regret so many things. Every sweet moment spoiled by my temper. Every chance to say a kind word, do a kind deed, be a good example that I failed at for so many reasons.
I regret not doing more good. I regret causing so much harm.
Shekinah, Eternal One, Empress of Heaven and my heart, please forgive me for all the ways I have failed to radiate love and healing this year. Forgive me for the ways I have failed to grow into my own potential. Help me to forgive myself.
Congregation (or family, or individual, depending on the gathering) responds three times
You are seen. You are heard. You are known. You are forgiven.
All respond together
Amen, and Amen.
Yom Kippur is the ultimate to do list. It is the moment when we leave behind our everyday lives and get deep in our relationship with the Divine. Before we can just be, we have a few final things to do.
Give to charity. Start tapering off that caffeine. Make amends. Select an outfit of white clothing. Reflect and pray. Eat a big meal, but not too big. Return to your altar and light a memorial candle for your ancestors.
Use this booklet on Yom Kippur evening (also known as Kol Nidre) or during the day of Yom Kippur to guide you through the process of repentance and rededication.
Our first toast is to Yom Truah, the Day of Reawakening. “Truah!” shouts the shofar, blasting the alarm buried in your soul. The shofar wakes us up, and it amplifies our voices, making our prayers heard. Move in your body, stand in your power and be loud.
Together, we raise a glass and make a Toast to Reawakening from Psalm 118:
“From the narrowness of distress, I called to God; and God answered me with the breath of Divine relief. You have heard my voice; do not shut Your ear.”
Blessing for Hearing the Shofar
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu lishmoa kol shofar.
We praise You, Eternal God, Ruler of the universe, who has made us holy with commandments, and who has commanded us to hear the voice of the shofar.
Reflection Questions for Yom Truah - Day of Reawakening
When was I asleep in the past year?
What do I want to be alert to in the year to come?
Since the start of the month of Elul 30 days ago, our internal calculators have been in overdrive. Cheshbon haNefesh means an accounting of the soul, reflecting on a whole year of triumphs and mistakes and asking for forgiveness as we work to forgive others. We look backwards in order to move forward.
Together, we make a toast to Recommitment, Judgment, Justice and Transparency, adapted from Rami M. Shapiro:
"Today we stand before the Mirror of All, to see ourselves as we are. We come with no gifts, no bribes, no illusions, no excuses, no defenses. We come with error and needless pain, but also joy and remembered moments of love and right doing. Let us be bold enough to see, humble enough to feel, daring enough to turn and embrace the way of justice, mercy and simplicity."
Blessing to Pursue Justice:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu ruach ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu lirdof tzedek.
We praise You, Eternal God, Spirit of the universe, who calls us to holiness through mitzvot, commanding us to pursue justice.
Reflection Questions for Yom HaDin - Day of Judgment
From whom do I need forgiveness?
Who do I need to forgive?
Learn to Bless the Grape Juice and Wine (aka Kiddush!)
Preview
More
“ Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is also called "Yom HaDin", the Day of Judgment. Traditionally, this is the day that God decides who should be written into the Book of Life. We also begin the process of reflecting on a whole year of triumphs and mistakes during the Days of Awe (the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). When we pause to reflect on our lives and judge our actions, we can start to change our lives and the lives around us.
What’s one thing you were proud to have spoken up about in 5780—whether in a personal relationship, a friendship, at your workplace, or in the world at large? Conversely, what’s one thing you stayed quiet about in 5780? What would you like to speak up about more in 5781?
Blessing to Pursue Justice:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu ruach ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu lirdof tzedek.
We praise You, Eternal God, Spirit of the universe, who calls us to holiness through mitzvot, commanding us to pursue justice.
Kol Nidre
By Kohenet Rev. Dr. Claudia Hall
Person says (individually or in unison)
Every year. Every year I make so many promises.
Promises to myself: to lose or gain weight, to eat better, sleep enough. The list is endless.
Promises to others: to be kinder, to express love more, to get angry less. The list is endless.
Promises to God: to be a better Jew, a better human being, that this is the year I will get my act together and stop doing things I know are hurtful, to only do the things I know are helping to heal the world. The list is endless.
Every year. Every year I break so many promises, often breaking promises in the same breath I make them.
I regret so many things. Every sweet moment spoiled by my temper. Every chance to say a kind word, do a kind deed, be a good example that I failed at for so many reasons.
I regret not doing more good. I regret causing so much harm.
Shekinah, Eternal One, Empress of Heaven and my heart, please forgive me for all the ways I have failed to radiate love and healing this year. Forgive me for the ways I have failed to grow into my own potential. Help me to forgive myself.
Congregation (or family, or individual, depending on the gathering) responds three times
You are seen. You are heard. You are known. You are forgiven.
All respond together
Amen, and Amen.
Yom Kippur is the ultimate to do list. It is the moment when we leave behind our everyday lives and get deep in our relationship with the Divine. Before we can just be, we have a few final things to do.
Give to charity. Start tapering off that caffeine. Make amends. Select an outfit of white clothing. Reflect and pray. Eat a big meal, but not too big. Return to your altar and light a memorial candle for your ancestors.
Use this booklet on Yom Kippur evening (also known as Kol Nidre) or during the day of Yom Kippur to guide you through the process of repentance and rededication.
Our first toast is to Yom Truah, the Day of Reawakening. “Truah!” shouts the shofar, blasting the alarm buried in your soul. The shofar wakes us up, and it amplifies our voices, making our prayers heard. Move in your body, stand in your power and be loud.
Together, we raise a glass and make a Toast to Reawakening from Psalm 118:
“From the narrowness of distress, I called to God; and God answered me with the breath of Divine relief. You have heard my voice; do not shut Your ear.”
Blessing for Hearing the Shofar
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu lishmoa kol shofar.
We praise You, Eternal God, Ruler of the universe, who has made us holy with commandments, and who has commanded us to hear the voice of the shofar.
Reflection Questions for Yom Truah - Day of Reawakening
When was I asleep in the past year?
What do I want to be alert to in the year to come?
Since the start of the month of Elul 30 days ago, our internal calculators have been in overdrive. Cheshbon haNefesh means an accounting of the soul, reflecting on a whole year of triumphs and mistakes and asking for forgiveness as we work to forgive others. We look backwards in order to move forward.
Together, we make a toast to Recommitment, Judgment, Justice and Transparency, adapted from Rami M. Shapiro:
"Today we stand before the Mirror of All, to see ourselves as we are. We come with no gifts, no bribes, no illusions, no excuses, no defenses. We come with error and needless pain, but also joy and remembered moments of love and right doing. Let us be bold enough to see, humble enough to feel, daring enough to turn and embrace the way of justice, mercy and simplicity."
Blessing to Pursue Justice:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu ruach ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu lirdof tzedek.
We praise You, Eternal God, Spirit of the universe, who calls us to holiness through mitzvot, commanding us to pursue justice.
Reflection Questions for Yom HaDin - Day of Judgment
From whom do I need forgiveness?
Who do I need to forgive?
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