Yom Kippur: 'Grant us atonement' MASON CITY — As David Kropman of Mason City blew a horn called the shofar Wednesday night, he marked the end of 10 days of repentance and a celebration. Yom Kippur: Israel grinds to a halt for Jewish holy day Rabbi Sally Olins of Temple Isaiah greets Dr. Basil Bernstein, a partime resident of Palm Springs before the Yom Kippur service at Temple Isaiah Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Palm Springs. Madonna celebrates Yom Kippur in New York Madonna celebrated Yom Kippur in New York City on Tuesday (25.09.12). The 'Celebration' singer is a devotee of Jewish offshoot Kabbalah and joined with other followers of the religion to celebrate the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the calendar for Jewish people. Yom Kippur is a reminder that we can't only commit halfway to God Shmuel Herzfeld is a rabbi at Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue in D.C. and a contributor to The Washington Post's local faith leader network. One of the most powerful speeches I have ever heard in my life was a speech this summer by former NFL great, Curtis Martin. When he was being inducted into the Hall of Fame, he gave a moving speech about how he survived a very rocky upbringing and went ... Praying for a bike, waiting for the messiah Yom Kippur is an especially attractive day for Israel's non-observant cyclists as there is no road traffic on the streets except for emergency vehicles. Yom Kippur: A guide to understanding the Day of Atonement S cott Perlo is a rabbi at Sixth & Historic Synagogue in D.C. and a contributor to the Washington Post's local faith leader network . The signs will be everywhere. You will see it in coworkers, colleagues and friends. Even some family members will be affected. Those you know as rational and sober will suddenly rush to be home by exactly 5:45 p.m. No compromise will be considered, yet no ... Yom Kippur, a day of atonement, starts at sunset today Rabbi Daniel Fellman of Temple Concord offers his reflections on the High Holy Day. Yom Kippur: Jews Mark Day of Atonement [SLIDESHOW] Kaparot and Taslich rituals preformed as Jewish people prepare for holiest day in Jewish calendar. At Baycrest, Yom Kippur stirs deep memories The time of solemn prayer and reflection often focuses Holocaust survivors on those who were lost. How will you break the Yom Kippur fast? If the line at your favorite lunch spot seems a bit shorter today, it's thanks to the thousands who are fasting in observance of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. I'm among those forgoing food today, and beyond the occasional stomach rumble, I'm mostly just thinking about what insanely decadent food item I'm going to use to break the 25-hour fast, which ends at about 7:25 p.m. Read full ...
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
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