yom kippur

What is prohibited on Yom Kippur?

Each person has the inclination to do both good and bad.

The story of Jonah teaches compassion by not following the prophet's example.

Acknowledging sins allows for individual purification.

We must be cleansed from the polluting effects of sin.

There are five factors in teshuvah (repentance), each of which can be a starting point for the entire process.

A modern interpretation of sin and repentance.

The Day of Atonement contains more services than any other observance in Judaism.

The two prayers, Ashamnu and Al Chet constitute the Jewish confession.

Yom Kippur culminates the process of repentance begun before Rosh Hashanah.