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Why Forgiveness Isn't Always the Best Path for You | Opinion

When I had an argument with a long-time mentor, I insisted that he owed me an apology. ā€œIā€™m sorry for the imaginary crime you think I committed,ā€ he replied, making me want to commit a real crime. I found it…

Israel celebrates a Jewish holiday for the first time since 1973 amid a multi-front war

New Delhi: Israel entered Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and the country was embroiled in war. The Day of Atonement took place on Friday evening in the shadow of fierce fighting on several fronts, marking the…

We non-Jews should follow the Yom Kippur tradition and ask for forgiveness

On Friday evening, our Jewish neighbors begin their high holiday, Yom Kippur. My rabbi friends tell me it is the Day of Atonement, a chance to acknowledge their sins and ask for grace through prayer, fasting and renewal. What a…

How is Yom Kippur celebrated? A Beginner's Guide to Atonement

Growing up, I had a sort of grudging appreciation for Yom Kippur. The services were long and the fasting uncomfortable, but I appreciated the way it required silence. Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning…

Yom Kippur 2024: Repentance and the personal, collective experience

Yom Kippur and the Process of Teshuvah delves us into the depths of our soul, stripping away layers of self-deception and ego while removing our artificial masks. It forces us to confront the false narratives we create about ourselves…

When is the Jewish Day of Atonement and what should you know?

The Story of Yom Kippur, Explained A brief explanation of the history of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. Buzz60 Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The name…

When, why Jewish people fast and proper greetings

Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and a holy day in the Jewish…

When is Rosh Hashanah? What you should know about the Jewish New Year, traditions and food

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days leading up to Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Here's what you should know about Rosh…