Wednesday, September 12, 2012

#blogElul 25: Forgiveness


Yesterday was September 11.
Our nation is not usually focused on forgiveness on this day.
We talk about remembrance. About honor. About patriotism and pride.
Can we, should we, also talk about forgiveness?



The Jewish month of Elul, which precedes the High Holy Days, is traditionally a time of renewal and reflection. It offers a chance for spiritual preparation for the Days of Awe. It is traditional to begin one’s preparation for the High Holy Days during this month with the Selichot, the prayers of forgiveness. We look to begin the year with a clean slate, starting anew, refreshed. All month, along with others, I'll be blogging a thought or two for each day to help with the month of preparation... I will be blogging here, and sharing #Elulgram photos on the same themes at imabima.tumblr.com. Follow me on twitter @imabima for all the #BlogElul posts, not only mine but others' as well! 

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