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Vayelech/Yom Kippur
By the Numbers
Gedaliah in the Bible
Every year, we fast to commemorate the death of Gedaliah. How much do you know about this man, and why his passing was so tragic?
Every year, we fast to commemorate the death of Gedaliah. How much do you know about this man, and why his passing was so tragic?
14 Questions: Take the Jewish Fast Day Quiz
How well do you know the Jewish fast days? Take this quiz to find out!
How well do you know the Jewish fast days? Take this quiz to find out!
Your Questions
Seudah Hamafseket
Before the Yom Kippur fast, we eat a festive meal. Many also eat a festive meal earlier in the day. Why?
Before the Yom Kippur fast, we eat a festive meal. Many also eat a festive meal earlier in the day. Why?
What Is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a 25-hour solemn fast day, during which Jewish people pray, seek forgiveness and a fresh start both with G-d and their fellows.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a 25-hour solemn fast day, during which Jewish people pray, seek forgiveness and a fresh start both with G-d and their fellows.
Story
The Yom Kippur Drunk
The scandalized crowd was about to eject the man from the synagogue, when the Rebbe turned from the wall and said: "Let him be. For us, Yom Kippur is just beginning, but for him, it's already Simchat Torah."
The scandalized crowd was about to eject the man from the synagogue, when the Rebbe turned from the wall and said: "Let him be. For us, Yom Kippur is just beginning, but for him, it's already Simchat Torah."
How a Bicycle Mishap and Broken Finger Led to Tefillin
Riding a bike at rush hour in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road than what he was used to was challenging enough, but add to it that he was preoccupied with worry that he would be late for his appointments to collect mezuzot for checking, and it was a recipe for disaster.
Riding a bike at rush hour in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road than what he was used to was challenging enough, but add to it that he was preoccupied with worry that he would be late for his appointments to collect mezuzot for checking, and it was a recipe for disaster.
Essay
Holy Thirst Quencher
While G‑d’s light might be “hidden” in a tent-like fashion, He has given us an exact prescription for access to His great love by doing actual good deeds.
While G‑d’s light might be “hidden” in a tent-like fashion, He has given us an exact prescription for access to His great love by doing actual good deeds.
After Radiation, I Never Imagined I’d Be Back on the Treadmill
I was there six days a week for several weeks. No exceptions. It was made quite clear to me that no matter how terrible I felt, I had to have radiation every day.
I was there six days a week for several weeks. No exceptions. It was made quite clear to me that no matter how terrible I felt, I had to have radiation every day.
Video
Yom Kippur Connect
Ari discovers that multiple connections have their limitations—especially when attempting to achieve at-oneness.
Ari discovers that multiple connections have their limitations—especially when attempting to achieve at-oneness.
Repentance with Joy
“Seek G-d when he is found, call Him when He is near.” Our sages teach that this verse refers to the Ten Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, when our repentance is especially effective and accepted immediately by G-d.
“Seek G-d when he is found, call Him when He is near.” Our sages teach that this verse refers to the Ten Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, when our repentance is especially effective and accepted immediately by G-d.
"Love your fellow as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18). Said Rabbi Akiva: This is a great principle in the Torah
— Torat Kohanim 4:12
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