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Say You’re Sorry

Posted on September 27, 2020 by advicefrommarta

Yom Kippur is “The Day of Atonement,” the day of saying you’re sorry. The whole week leading up to Yom Kippur we’re supposed to apologize to people we’ve wronged. In Jewish thought, God can’t forgive you for things you do … Continue reading →

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Sacrificing Our Children

Posted on October 4, 2016 by advicefrommarta

On Rosh Hashana we read the story of Abraham’s attempted sacrifice of Isaac. It is a difficult story to understand. Previously we’ve been told how wanted and loved Isaac is. A late in life baby for his parents, their only … Continue reading →

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Missing Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 14, 2015 by advicefrommarta

Today Fidel, who is laying tile in my basement, said the weather feels like winter in Puerto Vallarta, and he is homesick. I know how he feels. It does not feel like winter in Louisville, it feels like Fall. It … Continue reading →

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