Aleinu and its history (with Mitchell First)

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With Mitchell First discussing Aleinu: Originally composed for Rosh Hashanah or weekday davening?

We discussed if Aleinu was originally composed for Rosh Hashanah or weekday, when it began to be recited at Shachris, when at Mincha & Maariv, Malchiyos, LeSaken Olam - a Chof or Kaf?, geniza fragments, and much more

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For available online articles related to Aleinu:

Aleinu: Who Is Doing the ‘Le-Tacen?’ - The Jewish Link

Aleinu: A Rosh Hashanah Prayer That Migrated Into the Daily Service - The Jewish Link

Two Interesting Old Siddurim With Aleinu - The Jewish Link

Le-Tacen Olam (לתכן עולם): Establishing the Correct Text in Aleinu – The Seforim Blog

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