Episode 25: Tree Time (Amidah Middle Blessing 6) (with Hazzan Jessi Roemer)
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It’s time to talk about time. And trees! We’re back in the flow of the weekday Amidah, exploring the sixth of the middle petitionary blessings. We get into the connection between time and land, being “farmer-adjacent,” giving the earth a voice, and the shmita year of land-rest. Plus, an interview with Hazzan Jessi Roemer about t’fillah, shmita, and her beautiful song “Seij Años.” Support us on ko-fi! Membership tiers are now live. There are fun perks to be had! To support the show without perks, you can make a tax-deductible donation here. And please rate, subscribe, and share! It means the world to us, and we are so grateful. Thank you! Be sure to check out this week’s Transcript And show notes And follow us on facebook and instagram @thelight.lab
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