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Machnisei Rachamim: Do We Need Protekzia To Reach God?

Machnisei Rachamim: Do We Need Protekzia To Reach God?

An exploration into the history and controversy surrounding this ancient piyut.

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Sep 29, 2022
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During these special days of Divine Mercy, we recite each morning Selichos, supplications, begging for forgiveness in the advent of Judgement Day, Yom Kippur. Amongst the many piyutim included in the Selichos is the piyut of Machnisei Rachamim. This piyut is said at the end of Selichos, asking the Malachim, angels, to please bring our supplications and…

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