The Torah's Election Playbook – Rabbi Shoshanah Conover
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In this profound and timely sermon, Rabbi Shoshanah Conover reflects on the prayer for rain, Tefilat Geshem, drawing parallels between ancient reliance on water for sustenance and the anxieties of today’s world. Through the lens of both history and tradition, Rabbi Conover explores how memory and resilience in the Jewish faith empower us to confront present uncertainties and challenges. As election season nears and the memory of recent turmoil remains vivid, this discussion becomes a call for communal unity, remembrance, and hope. Join Rabbi Conover as she weaves together Torah wisdom, Jewish memory, and the ongoing journey towards peace and justice.
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