There is Nothing Left to Say

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Episode date: Jul 21, 2026

Speakers: Rabbi Jay Kelman

Category: Tefillah (Prayer)


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Traditionally Eli Tzion is the last of the kinnot (though no longer). As words cannot adequacy describe the loss the paytan (liturgical poet) with an alphabetical acrostic lists all that is lost ending with a plea for G-d to hear our prayers.

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