The first slide of the revised Isaiah haftorah - first third of the haftarah from the pdf, and images of modern people protesting.

Isaiah, renewed for this year

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Bayit logo and the words "Liturgical Arts Working Group"

A Frequently Asked Question

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Sefirat HaBinyan: Counting the Building

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Laments 5786

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In Times Like These

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After the Amidah: Acceptable to You

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New Haftarah for Mideast Peace (Rosh Hashanah 5786)

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Grant Peace – Amidah Blessing 7

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Answering Wickedness With Wisdom

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