Avinu Malkeinu

Avinu Malkeinu is considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Yom Kippur service. It’s definitely one of my favorite moments of the day. The ark is still open and will soon close. As the service is reaching its end, one begins to feel the gates of heaven closing. The emotions that have been built up throughout the day are expressed and culminated by the entire congregation singing a traditional tune together. It is in that very moment that we also want to give expression to a new setting of an ancient pray