One of the most powerful images out of the High Holy Day liturgy for Rosh Hashanah is from unetaneh tokef. God sits on high, judging each and all of us for our deeds as well as the seriousness of our repentance, ultimately deciding who will be written into the Book of Life.
One of the most powerful images out of the High Holy Day liturgy for Rosh Hashanah is from unetaneh tokef. God sits on high, judging each and all of us for our deeds as well as the seriousness of our repentance, ultimately deciding who will be written into the Book of Life.
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