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The Birnbaum machzor, first published in 1951, remained a staple of Orthodox synagogues despite a bounty of competitors. (Photo/JTA-Open Siddur Project)

Religion

Why this High Holiday prayer book is still going strong after 70 years

by Yosef Lindell and JTA August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

When a local Orthodox synagogue asked me to lead Yom Kippur prayers six years ago, one aspect of the request stood out: Was I comfortable using the “High Holyday Prayer […]