Tag: Yom Kippur

Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at Congregation Adas Israel in Washington, D.C. on Yom Kippur, emphasizing the need for unity to combat antisemitism.
The text discusses the concept of faith as it pertains to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and synagogue attendance during the High Holy Days.
The Great Canadian Sermon Slam, hosted by Bonjour Chai, is an annual event in Canadian Jewry where rabbis compete with their best sermons for the grand prize, the Kiddush Cup.
Daniel Rynhold, dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, explores the concept of repentance in Jewish thought and its contrasts between medieval and modern philosophers.
In his book "I Could Nosh: Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day," Jake Cohen encourages a fun and enjoyable approach to Jewish cooking, including the first meal after fasting on Yom Kippur.
The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up.
The text explores the connection between Jewish theology and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of studying nature to deepen religious understanding.
From September 22 to September 29, Shabbat and Yom Kippur times are listed, including the start and end times for Shabbat on September 22, Torah readings for Shabbat Shuvah on September 23, and Yom Kippur on September 24 and 25 with corresponding fasting and prayer schedules, including the Yizkor service.
This episode of sustainably recycled stuff explores the significance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, through discussions on the evolution of the piyyut and prayer "unetanah tokef."
This episode of Unorthodox focuses on improving communication skills in preparation for Yom Kippur.
Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading candidate for Mexico's presidency, has downplayed her Jewish background to avoid stirring up antisemitic sentiment amid a rise in such rhetoric.
The Book of Jonah is best understood by reading it backward, as the moral of the story is revealed in the last two verses.
This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust.
The Etgar High Holy Day Quiz provides questions related to Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish calendar.
During World War II, the rabbis of Jerusalem received a urgent telegram from Kobe, Japan, asking which day Jews should fast on Yom Kippur.
The author recounts two personal stories that shaped their understanding of forgiveness and atonement.
The article discusses the author's experience of not fasting on Yom Kippur and instead enjoying a delicious recipe for fresh figs with honey-pistachio cream.
This personal essay reflects on the experiences of the author's survivor parents attending a High Holidays-only prayer community at the Riverside Plaza Hotel in Manhattan in the 1960s.
An increasing number of Jewish congregations in North America and Europe are adopting digital technology for yahrzeit memorials, replacing traditional bronze or brass plaques with interactive digital memorials accessible from anywhere, including phones.
The Alyias Donation Book, a unique device used in synagogue fundraising during the early 20th century, sheds light on the practice of shnuddering.
The text discusses the modern trend of seeking spiritual growth on individual terms rather than through organized religion.
Karen Davis, a collector of vintage Jewish New Year cards, has recently published a book featuring her collection of over 200 cards dating back to the 1880s.
As the High Holidays approach, synagogues are grappling with how to handle COVID-19.
The article discusses a game called Connections, inspired by The New York Times, which is popular and can be played during the High Holidays.