Selichot: New Apologies

Our new daily podcast will run from the 17th of Tammuz through the 9th of Av.  Subscribe on Spotify: Here Or Apple Podcasts: Here Join Rabbi Kelman for Three Weeks of Poetry a daily podcast from 17 Tammuz through 9 Av. In each episode (generally between 20–25 minutes) we will explore one of the kinnot for Tisha B’av; its literary style, themes, historical context, the meaning of and behind the wor...

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 podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish...

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 podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish conten...

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 group for this podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessi...

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/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/d...

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.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmot...

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: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content...

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: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, vi...

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:  יֹשֵׁב בְּסֵתֶר עֶלְיוֹן, מָגִנִּי וְצִנָּתִי. צַעֲקָתִי הַקְשִׁיבָה, וְהַאֲזִינָה רִנָּתִי. חַטֵּא אֶת־חַטָּאתִי, קָדוֹשׁ תֵּן תִּקְוָתִי. נַפְשִׁי בִּשְׁאֵלָתִי, וְעַמִּי בְּבַקָּשָׁתִי: צְדָקָה עֲשֵׁה לְעַמֶּךָ, קָדוֹשׁ לְמַעַן שְׁמֶך...

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.  Follow along with the text:  לְךָ אֲדֹנָי הַצְּדָקָה וְלָנוּ בֹּשֶׁת הַפָּנִים. מַה־נִּתְאוֹנֵן וּמַה־נֹּאמַר. מַה־נְּדַבֵּר וּמַה נִּצְטַדָּק: נַחְפְּשָׂה דְּרָכֵינוּ וְנַחְקֹרָה וְנָשׁוּבָה אֵלֶיךָ. כִּי יְמִינְךָ פְּשׁוּטָה ל...

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 Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email us at info@torahinmotio...

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/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/donate , or email...

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/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible jewish content, visit torahinmotion.org/...

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 Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible j...

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 Selichot podcast: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZkfSrCujZA26owBhxOJvx?mode=ems_wa_c Send any questions, comments, or critiques to  podcasts@torahinmotion.org If you would like to partner with us to create more thoughtful and accessible je...