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Diversity of Thought, Duality and Stoicism in Aleinu Prayer

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dc.contributor.author Talalova, Larissa N.
dc.contributor.author Ser, Gregory V.
dc.date.accessioned 2021-08-31T06:15:26Z
dc.date.available 2021-08-31T06:15:26Z
dc.date.issued 2021-08-30
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12528/1932
dc.description.abstract Aleinu, a prayer that initially left us with questions, contains interesting qualities. 1. It comprises the text that has changed its tone over generations. Having become more peaceful and perhaps accepting, Aleinu has kept its power to bind Jewish people together as a reminder to praise God collectively. 2. Co-existence of both particularistic and universalistic themes in such a short piece of liturgy is quite a powerful thing. While preserving the very kernel of Jewish theology (oneness of God and His connection with Jewish people) the text of Aleinu goes further and suggests a very brave idea which signifies an ability of all to understand universal ethics. 3. The historic association of Aleinu with stoicism of Jewish people in the face of tragedy creates an additional dimension for understanding of the meaning of the prayer as a source of hope and comfort. When S. Sulzer created his light melody the most communities know today, he realized the re-assuring spiritual potential of Aleinu. en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.relation.ispartofseries Wystąpienia prezentowane na międzynarodowej konferencji naukowej "Dusza w doczesności - dusza w nieskończoności" / The Soul in Temporality - the Soul in Infinity (20-21 maja 2021).;
dc.subject the traditional Jewish liturgical music, the Hebrew Bible (Tanach), the Plato’s Tripartite division of the soul, Neshamahm–Nefesh–Ruah, the “life-affirming vs. mourning” dichotomy, the Mourner’s Kaddish memorial prayer, K’vod Ha-met, Nihum Aveilim en
dc.title Diversity of Thought, Duality and Stoicism in Aleinu Prayer en
dc.type Article en


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