A religious commentary to help High Holy Days worshipers unlock the message behind the liturgy. Covers the history and tradition of the prayers, music in the service, synagogue poetry, the role of God, sin, repentance, and much more. Also includes comprehensive notes to Gates of Repentance and a thorough index.
Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, is the Barbara and Stephen Friedman Professor Emeritus of Liturgy, Worship, and Ritual at Hebrew Union College. He has written or edited over forty books.
![Cover of 'Machzor, Volume 1' by Rabbi Hara E. Person and Rabbi Sara [Newman] Rich](https://central-conf-of-american-rabbis-press-us.imgix.net/covers/9780881231298.jpg?auto=format&dpr=3&q=100 "Cover of 'Machzor, Volume 1' by Rabbi Hara E. Person and Rabbi Sara [Newman] Rich")
