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[HANASHIR:3263] Re: high holidays

The prostration during the Aleynu on Yom Kippur originated in Temple days 
when the high priest prostrated himself in the holy of holies.  

For a complete explanation of the prayer and customs, I refer you to The 
Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, by Macy Nulman (Jason Aronson, Inc., 1993.)  

Also - footnote to Aleinu in Artscroll Yom Kippur Machzor, p. 579.

Hope this helps.

Alice

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