ASERET Y’MEI T’SHUVAH

Readings for the ‘Ten Days of Return’

Introduction

Voices for Prophetic Judaism is an initiative led by Progressive Jewish clergy in Britain which aims to reclaim the Jewish legacy of ethical teachings by establishing a platform for prophetic voices and prophetic action, championing justice, peace, equality, human rights, and tikkun olam, repair of the world.

Launched with an online Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, a night of study, on 1-2 June 2025, a core feature of Voices for Prophetic Judaism is our website (https://voicesforpropheticjudaism.uk/)

where you will find: a page providing the recording of the Tikkun Leyl (https://voicesforpropheticjudaism.uk/tikkun-leyl-2025/); a ‘Resources’ page of sermons, articles, and other materials (https://voicesforpropheticjudaism.uk/resources/); and a ‘Partners’ page, which high-lights some of the Jewish organisations and projects and initiatives in Britain, and Jewish and Israeli-Palestinian initiatives in Israel-Palestine, that promote social justice, equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion, human rights and eco-action (https://voicesforpropheticjudaism.uk/partners/).

The aim of this booklet for the Aseret Y’mei T’shuvah, the ‘Ten Days of Return’, is to offer prophetic perspectives rooted in the themes and teachings of the yamim nora’im, the ‘awed days’ that begin on Rosh Ha-Shanah and conclude on Yom Kippur. Whether you read it as a day-by-day guide for your own journey through the ten days, or choose to focus on particular readings, we hope you find within these pages, spiritual nourishment and inspiration, as we all continue to grapple with the ethical challenges of our age.

Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber and Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah

September 2025 – Elul 5785