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Mysteries of the Machzor: The Power of the Day

Prepare for the High Holidays with an exploration of treasures found in the Machzor, our High Holy Day prayer book with Reform Liturgist Alden Solovy. Each session will focus on one core prayer. The sessions will include conversation, exploration, and prayer. Sponsored by Solel and other Canadian Reform congregations.

This session: We’ll open our Mysteries of the Machzor series by exploring the Unetaneh Tokef, a four-part masterpiece echoing the themes of the High Holidays. Enter the prayer that is a study in contrasts, and the inspiration for Leonard Cohen’s song ‘Who by Fire.’

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Mysteries of the Machzor: Confessions Past and Present

Prepare for the High Holidays with an exploration of treasures found in the Machzor, our High Holy Day prayer book with Reform Liturgist Alden Solovy. Each session will focus on one core prayer. The sessions will include conversation, exploration, and prayer. Sponsored by Solel and other Canadian Reform congregations.

This session: This week in our Mysteries of the Machzor class, we’ll examine the unique language of the two traditional confessionals, together known as Vidui – the alphabetic acrostic (Ashamnu) and the longer “For the Sin” (Al Chet) – contrasting them with modern alternatives.

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Selichot Across Canada

Prepare for the High Holy Days with the Reform Jewish Community of Canada (RJCC) as we join with Jews from across the country for a virtual Selichot service featuring Havdalah recorded at URJ Camp George and a talk from ARZA’s Josh Weinberg.

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Mysteries of the Machzor: The Divine Presence

Prepare for the High Holidays with an exploration of treasures found in the Machzor, our High Holy Day prayer book with Reform Liturgist Alden Solovy. Each session will focus on one core prayer. The sessions will include conversation, exploration, and prayer. Sponsored by Solel and other Canadian Reform congregations.

This session: This Mysteries of the Machzor class will explore the Aveinu Malkeinu (Almighty and Merciful), a haunting set of supplications which are also a reminder of our relationship to God as the source of our blessings and the divine that is present within and among us.

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Mysteries of the Machzor: The Mystic Doorway

Prepare for the High Holidays with an exploration of treasures found in the Machzor, our High Holy Day prayer book with Reform Liturgist Alden Solovy. Each session will focus on one core prayer. The sessions will include conversation, exploration, and prayer. Sponsored by Solel and other Canadian Reform congregations.

This session: In our final Mysteries of the Machzor class, we’ll look at the Kol Nidre, the dramatic mystical doorway into a full day of deep reflection and prayer, a day with the promise of forgiveness.

Contact the Solel office or check an upcoming Solel Shammas for the Zoom meeting link information.