Posts Tagged: Yom Kippur
Thoughts on Universalism and Particularism Ahead of Yom Kippur
During the nineteenth century, there were two ideological movements that swept the Western world. For want of a better term, I will call them universalism...
A Tale of Yom Kippur Heroism During World War I
During the First World War, fierce fighting took place between Russian forces and those of the Central Powers in the land of Galitzia. It was...
On These High Holidays, Pray for Others to Repent
When I was a child in England, I often used to see men and women standing at street corners holding placards saying such things as,...
Fear of Inter-Religious Tension as Jewish and Muslim High Holidays Coincide This Year
The Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur and the Muslim feast of Eid Al-Adha are set to fall this year on the same Gregorian (or...
Senator Calls Out Pennsylvania General Assembly for Scheduling Sessions on Rosh Hashanah
A Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate called his state's General Assembly to task on Tuesday for scheduling sessions on the Jewish high holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Senator...
Is a Yom Kippur-Christmas Comparison Naughty or Nice?
JNS.org - “It’s said that during this time [between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur], the Book of Life is open and it’s decided who will live...
Can Yom Kippur Atonement Be Accomplished in 140 Characters or Less?
JNS.org - Coming from a non-observant family of Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union to Israel, a country where many people tend to lead secular...
A Student Named Greenberg Has a ‘Koufax Moment’ (VIDEO)
JNS.org - In 1965, legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax opted not to pitch Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles...
Israelis Mark Yom Kippur With Prayers for Peace and Life
On the eve of Yom Kippur, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to Israel after speaking to the international community at the United Nations this...
Israeli Cops Warn of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy for Either Jewish or Arab Disturbances Over Yom Kippur Fast
Both the Israel Police and the army say they're taking no chances of allowing Jewish or Arab public disturbances over the weekend, as Israel begins...
Yom Kippur Guide for the Perplexed, 2014
1. Yom Kippur commemorates God's forgiveness for the sin of the Golden Calf and God's covenant with the Jewish people. 2. Yom Kippur is a day...
This Yom Kippur, Offload Your Sins to a Virtual Goat
JNS.org - After launching the eScapegoat app last year—allowing users to prepare for Yom Kippur by offloading their sins to a virtual goat, mirroring the ancient...
Quotes on the Meaning of Yom Kippur
Friday night marks the holiest day on the Jewish calendar - Yom Kippur, which means the "Day of Atonement." In Judaism, we believe it is...
Yom Kippur: Entire Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron Will Be Open to Jews
In a sudden turn of events, Jews will be allowed to hold Yom Kippur services this year at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in...
