Philip Birnbaum

"The moon, appearing every month in several phases, is symbolic of the Jewish people whose history has assumed a variety of phases. Like the moon, they reappear aftern being eclipsed."

"The diversified authorship of the Prayerbook, embracing prophets and psalmists, legalists and poets, proclaims that all Israel has a share in its making."

"The very concept of repentance and atonement has made the Jewish outlook on life one of cheerfulness and confidence."