On Running Away, Returning, and Teaching the Story of Jonah – Temple Emanu-El

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On Running Away, Returning, and Teaching the Story of Jonah

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On Running Away, Returning, and Teaching the Story of Jonah
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September 24, 2020

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Silhouette of a man falling off of a sailboat with a large fish or whale visible just beneath the surface of the water below

We hear the story of Jonah on Yom Kippur, as an example of the power of repentance and redemption. But my favorite thing about this story is how perfectly messy it is to heed God’s call.

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