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The prophet Isaiah declares: “Seek G‑d when He can be found, call to Him when He is near.” The Talmud explains: “This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”
Yom Kippur is described in many ways. One very poignant description is that it is “once in a year.”
You see, the human soul is also described in many ways, with five different names, each describing a deeper level of her being. The fifth, deepest level is called yechidah, which means “one and unique.” Yechidah is th...
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Once a year, Jews stop everything: no eating, no drinking, no work and no worldly distractions. The day can feel very serious, and yet, Yom Kippur has an element of joy. Learn all about this holy Jewi...
There were times of great struggle and doubt, but the Benjamin family surrounded themselves with a loving community, positivity, and the stubborn faith that things would turn out OK.
Thank the winemaker, and thank the butler.
– The Talmud
Yom Kippur Ends:
Burial of Rabbi Elazar, son of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
The great Talmudic sage Rabbi Elazar, son of the famed Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, was buried
near his fa... Read More »
In the early morning hours of the day preceding Yom Kippur, the Kaparot ("Atonement") ceremony is perf... Read More »
Tachnun (confession of sins) and similar prayers are omitted.
The day before Yom Kippur is a Yom Tov, a festive day; for although we stand prepared to be judged in... Read More »
Both men and women immerse in a mikveh (ritual pool)
to attain an extra measure of sanctity before the... Read More »
It is customary to ask for and receive lekach (sweet cake -- signifying a sweet year) from someone (us... Read More »
Additional eve of Yom Kippur customs include receiving symbolic malkut ("lashings") as atonment for on... Read More »
Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement"), the holiest day of the year, begins this evening before sunset. Its m... Read More »
The first of the five Yom Kippur prayer services, which begins with the solemn Kol Nidrei prayer, is r... Read More »
The 10-day period beginning on Rosh Hashanah and ending on Yom Kippur is known as the "Ten Days of Rep... Read More »
Tomorrow is Yizkor. Those who light a candle should so this evening before lighting holiday candles.
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