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R. Elie Kaunfer: The Deeper Meaning of Avinu Malkeinu

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Avinu Malkainu, Our Father, Our King, We Have No King but You

Ashkenazi version of Avinu Malkainu has 44 different lines. Original opening to prayer is second line, Hatanu Lufanak, we have sinned before you. In the old land of Israel tradition, first thing they would say was Mo'Dah, Nil Panercha. That's a relatively recent prayer innovation that shows up in 1599.

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