Resonating repentance: selichot and the performance of Mizrahi identity in the Israeli public sphere
Journal of Modern Jewish Studies, V-23. [2024]
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This article explores the revitalization of Sephardi Selichot (penitential prayers) in Israel, tracing their transformation from intimate synagogue services to large-scale public concerts and mainstream cultural events. It analyzes how these performances serve as a site for constructing and displ...