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October 2, 2024

Proclaiming Divine Kingship in a Democratic Age

Rosh Hashanah with Thomas Paine.

One major theme of Rosh Hashanah, often not properly appreciated, is the proclamation of God’s kingship over creation. But how can today’s Jews relate to this imagery, which came so naturally to our ancient ancestors and is so opposed to our democratic sensibilities? Richard Hidary examines this question, and provides some possible resolutions:

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