A powerful collection of writings about Yom Kippur that will add spiritual depth and holiness to your experience of the Day of Atonement.
As Rosh Hashanah ends and you look ahead to Yom Kippur, what do you think about? The familiar melody of Kol Nidre? The long hours of fasting? The days of self-examination? You know that the Day of Atonement is the holiest on the Jewish calendar, but sometimes it just feels long, tiresome and devoid of personal meaning. The readings in this book are for anyone seeking a deeper level of personal reflection and spiritual intimacy―and a clearer understanding of just what makes Yom Kippur so holy.
Drawn from a variety of sources―ancient, medieval, modern, Jewish and non-Jewish―this selection of readings, prayers and insights explores the opportunities for inspiration and reflection inherent in the themes addressed on the Day of Atonement: sin, forgiveness, repentance, spiritual growth, and being at one with self, family, community and God. These readings enable you to enter into the spirit of Yom Kippur in a personal and powerful way while they uplift and inform. They will add to the benefits of your High Holy Day experience year after year.
Excellent Read As a convert to Judaism, I find this book invaluable. Becoming accustom to the ins and outs of a religion I have felt so intrinsically linked is wonderful. While I have my own feelings associated with both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, this books brings me to another level.
Yom Kippur Readings Pertinent to Today Thought-provoking and a deep analysis of what really is a sin, and how to make a positive out of what we perceive as a negative. The section on gossip as a sin should be a must read for everyone in the USA!
Highly Recommend Rabbi Elkins is to be applauded for this lovingly researched collection of short stories, sermon excerpts, quotes, meditations, and brief commentaries on the holiday of Yom Kippur. It gave me a much deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, the religion into which I was born. Very entertaining, informative, and easy to read.