Why fast on Yom Kippur? Spiritual elevation is a pre-requisite for true repentance. One way to achieve spiritual elevation is to abstain from the physical. Five physical activities are forbidden on Yom Kippur: eating and drinking marital relations washing wearing leather shoes applying lotions What are the best ways to prepare for the Yom Kippur [...]
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Prepping for a Yom Kippur Fast
September 10th, 2010 · Comments Off · Holidays, Jewish Living
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L’Shanah Tovah
September 8th, 2010 · Comments Off · Holidays
A special wish that Rosh Hashanah be the start of a happy new year for you. A year which will bring you good health and joy the whole year through.
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S’lichot
September 4th, 2010 · Comments Off · Holidays
I look forward to seeing you at the S’lichot Service tonight. from the URJ Website S’lichot, a Hebrew word meaning “forgiveness,” refers to the special penitential prayers recited by Jews throughout the High Holy Days. Jews recite S’lichot beginning late at night on the Saturday before Rosh HaShanah and continue each morning on the days [...]
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Preparing for the High Holy Days and New Year!
September 4th, 2010 · Comments Off · Holidays, Jewish Living
What do you do to prepare for the High Holy Days? Do you have any family traditions that go along with celebrating the new Jewish Year? Maybe it is coming to services, throwing bread into the water for Tashlich, or having a meal with family and friends. Post a comment and let us know what you do [...]
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