yom kippur

A Yom Kippur folk custom.

Righting a wrong requires two parties.

The story of Jonah teaches compassion by not following the prophet's example.

The appearance of three word phrases in the Unetaneh Tokef prayer teaches that deeds must follow thought.

What is prohibited on Yom Kippur?

Each person has the inclination to do both good and bad.

Acknowledging sins allows for individual purification.

We must be cleansed from the polluting effects of sin.

There are five factors in teshuvah (repentance), each of which can be a starting point for the entire process.

The Day of Atonement contains more services than any other observance in Judaism.