Epilogue: The Most Famous Image of Yom Kippur
Journey Through the Mahzor
A famous painting shows how the Torah connects Jews across generations in one story. Supplemental Materials:
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The Final Cry
Journey Through the Mahzor
Why do Jews blow the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur?
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The Sukkah of Jonah
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In reading the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur, we're inspired to try as hard as we can to achieve repentance before the opportunity is gone.
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One and One: The Avodah
Journey Through the Mahzor
The recitation of the High Priest's service on Yom Kippur helps us reflect on the purposes of our own lives.
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Yizkor
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The traditional prayer for those who have past demonstrates the unique Jewish approach to continuity.
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The Gravity and the Confidence of Communal Confession
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The repetitive nature of the Yom Kippur amidah emphasizes the connection among Jews across time and space.
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Judaism vs. the Gerrymander
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When we sin, we create parts of our lives where we pretend that God's presence is no longer there.
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The Feast and the Fast
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Yom Kippur and Shabbat seem radically different, but the mahzor suggests that they’re closely linked.
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The Enduring Power of Kol Nidrei
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The unusual prayer that opens Yom Kippur has lasted for generations because it teaches an important Jewish lesson about freedom. Supplemental Materials:
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The Assembly Above and the Assembly Below
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A short prayer uttered by the leader prior to Kol Nidrei expresses the metaphysical nature of Yom Kippur.
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