Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a day of self-reflection, prayer, fasting, and community. We gather on this solemn day to mark the importance of accountability and responsibility.

Yom Kippur in 2024 begins on Friday evening, October 11th, and continues through Saturday night, October 12th.

The Ten Days of Repentance

The Aseret Yamei Teshuvah, the Ten Days of Repentance refer to the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

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The Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Why Do We Ask for Forgiveness in Elul?

Why Do We Ask for Forgiveness in Elul?

Could The Terminator Do Teshuvah?

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Could The Terminator Do Teshuvah?

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Teshuvah

The Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

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The Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Could The Terminator Do Teshuvah?

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Could The Terminator Do Teshuvah?

5 Myths about T’shuvah

5 Myths about T’shuvah

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Yom Kippur in Synagogue

Dress to Impress Yourself…Into the Book of Life

Dress to Impress Yourself…Into the Book of Life

Why Do We Read Jonah On Yom Kippur?

Why Do We Read Jonah On Yom Kippur?

Navigating Yom Kippur with Toddlers and Young Children

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Navigating Yom Kippur with Toddlers and Young Children

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Yom Kippur with Children

Navigating Yom Kippur with Toddlers and Young Children

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Navigating Yom Kippur with Toddlers and Young Children

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Yom Kippur Sermons

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