Generally, a Jewish holiday’s theme and the emotions it evokes are pretty clear. Pesach is a celebration of our freedom, and on Shavuot, we rejoice

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As Yaakov prepares to encounter his brother Eisav, he engages in an enigmatic battle that lasts all night long. Who was the mysterious assailant? Why

Over the past few weeks, I’ve tried to pay attention to the habits of fellow daveners in a number of shuls I’ve attended. I don’t