Thanking G-d for Goodness Part I
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This broad analysis of Birchas HaGomel takes a modern focus: Does a domestic flight over water trigger this blessing? An international one over land? What about a missed flight that crashes? A look at the basic laws and rational behind Gomel lays the foundation to determine when and why the blessing is required. (See also Thanking G-d for Goodness Part II)
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 13 |
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Part IV in a Series
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(includes 30 pages of supplementary material)
Part I in a Series
A digest of the philosophy behind communal prayer. What makes it so valuable? What purpose does it serve? Does the prayer of the individual not achieve the same as the prayers of a congregation? A look at the deeper meaning of tefilah b’tzibbur.
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