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For 2010 / 11Rosh Hashanah - September 19th
There is some question over the origin of the festival and what precisely it is celebrating. Most people believe that Rosh Hashanah marks the creation of the universe, although others hold that this festival in fact commemorates that birth of man. This would entail the universe being [...]
Yom Kippur is probably the most reverential and solemn festival in the Jewish calendar and is a time when Jews are given the chance to change God’s judgement of one’s deeds.Litereally speaking, Yom Kippur is the Day of Attonement, so it’s at this time when Jews can atone for their sins. The outcome of the [...]
As the most solemn and sober festival in the year, Jews celebrate Yom Kippur princably to be given a chance to seek a better judgement from God.The name of the holiday translates literally as ‘Day of Atonement’ and so this festival is a time when God’s people can atone for their sins and seek [...]
Yom Kippur is the most reverential festival in the Jewish year – and also the most holy day. It’s at this time that Jews are given the opportunity to improve the judgement that will be given by God.Translated literally, Yom Kippur means ‘Day of Attonement’, and so not surprisingly the principle order of business during [...]