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Az Nashir: We Will Sing Again is a newly compiled women's prayer book, edited by Shira Lankin Sheps, Anne Gordon, and Rachel Sharansky Danziger. The anthology, inspired by the distress following the October 7, 2023 attack, serves as a spiritual companion for women, blending historical traditions with modern expressions of prayer and art.

In episode 384 of Unorthodox, the focus is on welcoming Shabbat after a challenging week. Rabbi Diana Fersko provides insights into the basics of Shabbat and offers additional prayers suitable for the time. Mark Oppenheimer returns to share wisdom for navigating difficult moments, while Liel adds some humor with a story of a Jewish mother's cleverness in dealing with Hamas captives. The episode encourages listening to eyewitness audio accounts from Israel and reading further coverage on Tablets. For additional engagement, listeners are invited to reach out via email or voicemail. The podcast is produced by Tablet Studios.

In this episode, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses the complex meaning and history of the Kol Nidrei prayer, which is often misunderstood and misrepresented. He explains how it symbolizes the power of repentance and human potential for change, despite historical opposition from rabbis and misinterpretation by anti-Semites.

This episode explores the attribute of Hod, or humility, in the context of counting the Omer, highlighting the tension between self-assertion and submission to a higher power. The discussion involves personal reflections and interviews that dive into themes of control, acceptance, and living with unanswered questions, as part of a broader spiritual practice.

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions with Rabbi Sandra Lawson about her innovative approaches to engaging the Jewish community, particularly through social media, and the creative initiatives by OneTable for the High Holidays. Jesuit priest Father James Martin also joins the conversation, sharing his thoughts on humor, inclusivity, and adapting religious life in the current societal context.