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Yom Kippur
Marking One Year Since Oct. 7
Should We Cry Or Should We Dance?
The Jewish anniversary of Oct. 7 is Simchat Torah. How do you celebrate Simchat Torah on the anniversary of a massacre?
The Jewish anniversary of Oct. 7 is Simchat Torah. How do you celebrate Simchat Torah on the anniversary of a massacre?
Live Event: One Year Stronger
Join us as we reflect and gain inspiration from each other to make a real difference. This webcast will feature messages from those directly impacted by the attack and the war and shows how the Jewish nation is one year stronger.
Join us as we reflect and gain inspiration from each other to make a real difference. This webcast will feature messages from those directly impacted by the attack and the war and shows how the Jewish nation is one year stronger.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
Special Edition: Celebrating Simchat Torah After October 7th
This special edition features seven voices deeply affected since October 7th, including IDF officers, a volunteer medic, and a father of a hostage in Gaza. Let their stories of resilience and hope inspire you.
This special edition features seven voices deeply affected since October 7th, including IDF officers, a volunteer medic, and a father of a hostage in Gaza. Let their stories of resilience and hope inspire you.
By the Numbers
11 Facts You Should Know About Kol Nidre
One of the most well-known parts of the Yom Kippur service, its haunting melody signals the beginning of the holiest day of the year.
One of the most well-known parts of the Yom Kippur service, its haunting melody signals the beginning of the holiest day of the year.
10 Questions: Take the 10 Days of Teshuvah Quiz
What do you know about the significance of these 10 days?
What do you know about the significance of these 10 days?
Your Questions
How Does Yom Kippur Work?
Only you can fix yourself. What does a particular day of the year have to offer?
Only you can fix yourself. What does a particular day of the year have to offer?
Why Smell Fragrances on Yom Kippur?
This custom stems from the obligation to recite 100 blessings each day.
This custom stems from the obligation to recite 100 blessings each day.
Letters of Light
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One Day, One People
At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.
At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.
When the Children of Israel stood at the shore of the sea and saw the Egyptian armies closing in behind them, they split into four groups. One faction said, "Let us cast ourselves into the sea." A second faction said, "Let us return to Egypt." A third said, "Let us wage war against the Egyptians." A fourth said, "Let us cry out to G-d." But G-d rejected all four approaches and said to Moses, "Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward."
— Midrash Mechilta
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How can you attain love of an infinite G-d? Through love of your fellow human beings.
As Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa would say, “If people like you, G-d likes you too.”
How did he know?
Because he knew that if people truly like you, it must be that you genuinely like them.
And when you hold genuine love in your heart for ...
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