Jewish Holy Day Yom Kippur
Jewish Holy Day- Yom Kippur
Mokisha Mcknight
Rel/134 World Reliogious Tradions II
December 4,2012
Mr Edward Baccich
Jewish Holy Day- Yom Kippur
It is customary for individuals to desire a new beginning. Some use the opportunity to change after the life-changing experiences or a new religious year to make changes and move forward into a brand new start. In the same prospect, different religions have a significant holiday that signifies change and growth within their faith. Yom Kippur has been a day for the Jewish year, signifying openness to restore a relationship with God.
Yom Kippur is one of three pilgrimage festivals mentioned in the Jewish Bible. It is built around the Sukkot, which is known as the “Festival of the Booths (google).” The Bible indicates the holiday in Leviticus 16:29-30 stating, “In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls and you shall not do any work… for on that day he shall provide atonement for you to cleanse you from all your sins before the Lord” (google). Yom Kippur means a day of atonement – a time to ask for forgiveness of sins, right the wrong done unto others, and reflect on past engagements to embark new opportunities. During the twenty-five hours of observance, the people must refrain from working and consuming food and drink, and pray continuous in the synagogue for repentance and forgiveness. In addition, this time is used to pursue other personal endeavors, such as annulment of vows and reflection on desired lifestyle amendments. The main objective is to expiate for the sins done unto God and moving forward with better. This holiday opens the door for one to ask the fundamental questions that will assist in future changes (Company, 19,Nov 1992). This day is set aside to afflict the soul to atone for the sins of the past year. Once it is entered in the book, the judgment is sealed. It is final chance to change the judgment, make amends, and show repentance.
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Mokisha Mcknight
Rel/134 World Reliogious Tradions II
December 4,2012
Mr Edward Baccich
Jewish Holy Day- Yom Kippur
It is customary for individuals to desire a new beginning. Some use the opportunity to change after the life-changing experiences or a new religious year to make changes and move forward into a brand new start. In the same prospect, different religions have a significant holiday that signifies change and growth within their faith. Yom Kippur has been a day for the Jewish year, signifying openness to restore a relationship with God.
Yom Kippur is one of three pilgrimage festivals mentioned in the Jewish Bible. It is built around the Sukkot, which is known as the “Festival of the Booths (google).” The Bible indicates the holiday in Leviticus 16:29-30 stating, “In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls and you shall not do any work… for on that day he shall provide atonement for you to cleanse you from all your sins before the Lord” (google). Yom Kippur means a day of atonement – a time to ask for forgiveness of sins, right the wrong done unto others, and reflect on past engagements to embark new opportunities. During the twenty-five hours of observance, the people must refrain from working and consuming food and drink, and pray continuous in the synagogue for repentance and forgiveness. In addition, this time is used to pursue other personal endeavors, such as annulment of vows and reflection on desired lifestyle amendments. The main objective is to expiate for the sins done unto God and moving forward with better. This holiday opens the door for one to ask the fundamental questions that will assist in future changes (Company, 19,Nov 1992). This day is set aside to afflict the soul to atone for the sins of the past year. Once it is entered in the book, the judgment is sealed. It is final chance to change the judgment, make amends, and show repentance.
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