...The Most Important Jewish Holy Day: Yom Kippur REL/134 February 28, 2012 The Most Important Jewish Holy Day: Yom Kippur The Holy Day of Yom Kippur is widely considered to be the most important of Jewish Holy Days. Yom Kippur translates to “Day of Atonement,” and is many times observed by even the most secular of Jews (Malloy and Hilgers 2010). It is observed on the tenth and final day of a period that begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. These 10 days are referred to as The Days of Awe. According to Jewish law, on Rosh Hashanah, God inscribes the names of the righteous in His book of life and declares the evil to death; people who fall between righteous and evil have until Yom Kippur to repent. As a result, observant Jews consider Yom Kippur and The Days of Awe a time for prayer, donations, community service, reflection on the past, and making amends with others ("Atonement, Day Of",2010). “...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 L-RD” (Leviticus 16:29-30). Yom Kippur is observed on the tenth day of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish year. Tishri occurs in September and October of the Gregorian Calendar. The traditions of Yom Kippur begin on the eve, just before the sun sets, with a fast that will last for the next 25 hours. During the fast, it is expected that...
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...Scenario: Jewish Holy Day Yom Kippur Defining the historic background of a religious faith would be impossible without investigating the significance of its holy days. Judaism celebrates several sacred holy days with Yom Kippur as the capstone. Understanding the holy day of Yom Kippur will offer a better grasp into the beliefs, traditions, and rituals of the Jewish faith. Specifically the following paragraphs will focus on the time of year celebrated, the origin, and typical religious practices of Yom Kippur. Additionally, by providing insight into the theological or cultural differences in the observance of Yom Kippur by the various branches of Judaism will further enhance an understanding of the Jewish faith. Yom Kippur the time of the year The Day of Atonement is often referred to as Yom Kippur, which is the essential holy day of the Jews. As “Judaism 101” (1995-2011) website shows Yom Kippur is day of fasting commencing at sunset on the 10th day of Tishrei and finishes at night fall on the 11th day of Tishrei (Yom Kippur). Additionally September or October in the Gregorian calendar, Yom Kippur is a “compilation of the 10 Days of Awe, a period on introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year” (“Yom Kippur”, 1996-2011). Historical Origin of Yom Kippur Contrary to belief “Yom Kippur first took place after the Hebrews exodus from Egypt and arrival at Mount Sinai, where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments” (“Yom Kippur”, 1996-2011). Moses was...
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...ryanjrod Jewish Holy Day – Yom Kippur HIS/134 - World Religious Traditions II Week 2 Paper Jewish Holy Day – Yom Kippur The Jewish Holy Day known as Yom Kippur, or the “Day of Atonement”, is a day that comes ten days after Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year. These two holy days are considered by Jews to be “High Holy Days”, or two of the most important days of the Jewish year. Yom Kippur occurs during September or October, according to the Gregorian calendar, and is observed by fasting and having day-long religious services. The meaning of this day is to atone for one’s sins with God, and to demonstrate repentance and make amends. Yom Kippur is the most important day of the year for people of Jewish faith. Origin of Yom Kippur According to author Amy J. Kramer (2010), “The first Yom Kippur took place after Moses returned from his second trip to Mt. Sinai with the replacement set of tablets containing the Ten Commandments” (para. 2). Moses broke the original tablets containing the Ten Commandments when he returned from Mount Sinai the first time to find the Jewish people worshipping a golden calf, instead of God. He returned to Mount Sinai for the second time on the first day of the Jewish month of Tishri. The Jewish people, who were truly repentant for what they had done, fasted the entire time the sun was up. Moses returned from Mount Sinai on the tenth day of the month of Tishri, and found that the Jewish people were honestly sorry for the sins...
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...The well-dressed, gray-haired woman was crying her eyes out. She had just been fined $100 by the judge because a month ago her dog made a mess on the front lawn of the courthouse. “I just got out of the cab and I leashed Poopsie to the light pole. After I paid the fare and gave the driver a dollar tip, I turned around and saw that Poopsie had made a mess. I didn’t have any plastic bags, so I said, ‘Well, Poopsie, let’s go home. There’s nothing I can do about this now.’ “We were just starting home when I heard this voice out of nowhere: ‘Excuse me, ma’am. Is that your dog?’ I turned around. It was an officer of the law. Well, of course, it was my dog. ‘That dog just made an illegal deposit on the courthouse lawn. As its owner, it’s your responsibility to dispose of that deposit. See the sign over there? I’m going to have to write you a citation.’ “I asked him what sign he was talking about. He pointed all the way down to the end of the block. One little sign, a block away! How could anyone see that? I couldn’t see that sign with my best opera glasses. The officer said that I could fight the ticket. He said the judge was a nice old man who owned four dogs. So I said, ‘OK, thank you, I’ll fight the ticket.’ “So when I went to court, I dressed Poopsie up in his prettiest ribbons and made extra sure he did his business first. We were both so excited. I just knew the judge and Poopsie would hit it off. “But do you know what happened when we got inside? They had a different judge...
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...by the various branches of Judaism. Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year. Many Americans use the New Year as a time to plan a better life, making "resolutions." Likewise, the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the New Year, this process of repentance is called teshuvah. Jews are encouraged to make amends with anyone they have wronged and to make plans for improving during the coming year. (Pelaia, 2012). It falls once a year during the month of Tishrei and occurs ten days before Yom Kippur. Together, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Yamim Nora’im, which means the Days of Awe in Hebrew. In English they are often referred to as the High Holy Days. The name "Rosh Hashanah" is not used in the Bible to discuss this holiday. The Bible refers to the holiday as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar). The holiday is instituted in Leviticus 23:24-25. (Judaism 101, 2011). Rosh HaShanah literally means “Head of the...
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...warehouse, Elie Wiesel accidently catches Franek with a woman, and in retaliation, Franek whips Wiesel publicly until Wiesel goes unconscious. Later there is an air raid, and all the prisoners are confined to their blocks. Some days later, a man is hanged for trying to steal during the air raid when he was supposed to be in his block. There were a few more hangings following that one. One which involved a young boy accused of sabotage. When Wiesel sees how they cruelly hung the small boy, he loses his faith in God. Chapter 5 Elie Wiesel and his father are still in Buna and it is the time of the Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Jews come together and celebrate, but Wiesel who has lost his faith is bitter and resents the people for blessing a God that allows so much pain and suffering on the Jews. Wiesel also eats on the day of fasting, Yom...
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...What is Yom Kippur? What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur also know as "Day of Atonement" is the most important holiday of the Jewish calendar. When does Yom Kippur begins? Yom Kippur is the 10th day of Tishre. It begins 10 days after Rosh Hashanah and its lasts for 25 hours WHY IS YOM KIPPUR IMPORTANT TO JEWS Because they believe it is the last day that they can ask for forgiveness and resolving to do better in the coming year. Why Is Yom Kippur Celebrated? Because it is believed to be the last chance to change God's judgment of one's deeds in the previous year . and his decisions one's fate in the coming year. Rituals during Yom Kippur on Yom Kippur all Jews most do the fowling rituals: pray and fast Pictures of Yom Kippur What is sukkot Sukkot also known as the festival of Booths and the Feast of Tabernacles is an seven-day harvest holiday that comes during the Hebrew month of Tishrei. It begins four days after Yom Kippur and is followed by Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. | Why is sukkot important? because it reminds them of the covenant that was t made by Abraham. When does Sukkoth begins and ends The Festival of Sukkot begins on Tishri 15, the fifth day after Yom Kippur. And lasts for seven days. Why is sukkot celebrate Jews celebrate Sukkot to commemorate the final gathering of the harvest. This feast also commemorates how God protected them in the wilderness after he took them out of the Egyptian bondage. Sukkot...
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...Jewish Holidays James Morales REL/134 August 27, 2012 Joseph Becker Jewish Holidays This essay will be on Yom Kippur, the historical origins of the Jewish holiday, what time of year the holiday is celebrated, and what religious practices are associated with the holiday. Yom Kippur is better known as The Day of Atonement, a day to repent or to make right the wrong done to God for the past year. Yom Kippur is considered the most sacred of all Jewish Holidays. Historical Origins Of The Day The Kohen Gadol (high priest) entered the Holy of Holies at the temple to perform rituals of purification for the temple. The Kohen Gabdol went through many rituals to be free of any evil or wrong doings, in order to not bring these things into the temple. The high priest would have two animals chosen, one would be sacrificed through fire, and the second animal would be kept alive. Through prayer and laying of hands on the second animal the high priest would transfer the evil and wrong doings of the people to the animal. Then the animal would be sent off to the wilderness removing all evil and wrong doings for the past year. Yom Kippur as a holiday changed after the second temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 C.E., the holiday is a little more familiar to this passage. The Lord said to Moses, “The tenth day of this seventh month is the day of Atonement. Hold a sacred assembly and deny yourself, and present an offering made to the Lord by fire. Do not work on that day...
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...this article made me come up with so many questions. What is the internet? What would it be like is there was never such thing called an internet? I definitely agree with the author that Google, and websites on the internet, has made us lazier and rely on technology rather than relying on each other and also trying to better ourselves as good people. I don’t think the internet has made us stupid because the internet opened up an entire new realm of studying and knowledge. I like goggle because it fun finding think u want to search for. This murder case is about two suspects who are accused of killing the victims. The victims are the former mother and father in laws of Mr. Gold. This murder took place on the night of September 26 1974- Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Mr. Gold is a 51- year old psychotic man. He was in court for many trials. The first trial was consists of mistrial because Gold was impotent. The second suspect is Mr. Sandford, a 29 –year old former mental patient and member of the peddlers of evil motorcycle club, who committed suicide six weeks after the killing. Mr. Gold and Mr. Sandford could have been the murders because the evidence shows that they both committed the crime. The first evidence that shows Mr. Gold was guilty was that at that day he took his blue car to the Pasternak home. His neighbor said that she had...
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...calendar these dates would not be on the same date but in the same season. All Jewish holidays begin the night before the date of the holiday. The reason the Jews start the holiday the night before is from the story in Genesis ch1, it says "And there was evening, and there was morning, one day." From this they believe that the day begins at sunset and with that being said ends at the nightfall of the next day. They also have strict rules about work on specific holy days, which is work is not permitted. There is thirteen holy day in which work is not permitted Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the first and second day of Sukkot, Shermini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Shavu’ot, and on the first, second, seventh and eighth days of the Passover. This can be a problem for Jews who follow these strict rules and live on the secular calendar as sometimes these holidays are during the workweek. The holy day of Yom Kippur is the most sacred day of the year. This holiday is the...
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...border onto heresy. Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Sukkot is an eight-day festival (Leviticus 23:34-36) as the Jewish people will dwell in temporary shelters symbolizing what their ancestors did in the wilderness. The light of the world was not born in a manger as the “Christmas carols” tell us. The more prospective answer indicates that there were no rooms at the inns around Jerusalem as Sukkot was a required pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Jews therefore; He was born in a Sukkot booth. The focus of Sukkot is to “rejoice before Adonai” and give thanks for the atonement of sins as the Feast is held after the somber fast of Yom Kippur. What better way to rejoice than on the first night of the Feast lighting the eternal candle of Yahshua being born into a temporary shelter? In John 7 and 8 where Jesus uses two customary representations from the Feast of Tabernacles celebration, water and light, to help...
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...Jewish Holy Days Paper REL/134 June 12, 2013 Hanukkah Hanukkah is an eight day and night celebration. That begins in the Jewish month called Kislev, occurring in November or December of a secular calendar. The word Hanukkah means dedication. The holiday is rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem (165 B.C). The event was established when Jewish victory over the Syrian Greeks. Hanukkah is a holiday that has significance like Christmas. The celebration has a meaningful history, traditions practices, and cultural differences in the various branches of Judaism. The story is in 168 B.C. the Jewish temple was seized by the Syrian Greek soldiers. The Jewish people were afraid to fight back. After the Syrian Greek Emperor ordered all Jews to worship Greek gods. The Jews began to resistance and join together to retake their land from the Greeks. The rebels were called Maccabees. Maccabees got control of their land and returned to the temple of Jerusalem. The Jews were forced to eat swine and worship ideal gods. So to cleanse their selves they burned ritual oils in the temple of Jerusalem for eight days. The significant thing was there was only enough oil for one day but, the oil surprised the Jews and lasted eight days. That was the miracle of Hanukkah. There are many traditions when it comes to celebrating Hanukkah. The celebration involves games, the songs, and foods. One of the games is called dreidel. It’s the spinning of the four side toy. The songs are like...
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...Jewish Holidays Passover: 15th of Nisan (spring, March-April) The Passover in Hebrew is known as Pesach. It begins in the Sunset of Monday, April 10, 2017, and ends at the nightfall of Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The Pesach is depicted in the book of Exodus 12:23. It describes the day when God passed over Israelites. During the Passover, the Israelites usually celebrate their Liberation from the Egyptian bondage. This is when God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. The Passover is also considered to be one of the most theologically important holidays in the Jewish calendar. It normally goes for eight days but in other communities, it lasts for only one week. The Jews are prohibited to eat any bread or leavened food. They are only allowed to eat unleavened bread and traditional foods made of ground matzah referred to as matzah meal. Such foods may include gefilite fish, ponge cake cakes and cookies made from Nuts and macaroons (Hexham, 89). Other activities comprise of the Jewish reading the Haggadah to retell the story of the Exodus and their migration from Egypt. During the Passover, the firstborns of Israel must fast to thank God for being merciful and sparing them. The seventh day usually marks the day they crossed the Red Sea. On the last day, the Yizkor memorial prayer is recited for dead. Feast of Weeks: Shavuot Shavuot begins in the sunset of Saturday, June 11, 2016, and ends at the nightfall of Monday, June 13, 2016. The name Shavuot is a Hebrew name that means Weeks...
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...There are three categories of these sacrificial offerings. They are consecratory, communal, and expiatory offerings. The Israelites used consecratory offerings to dedicate a person or thing to God. Sin was acknowledged by performing expiatory offerings. And they used communal offerings to allow communities to celebrate their thankfulness to God. During this time the priesthood began so the Israelites and God would have a mediator. These priests were the only ones allowed to perform the sacrifices. God also tells the Israelites of feasts and celebrations that will happen. They were to use the Sabbath as a day of rest. The Passover was used to celebrate the Exodus and the Pentecost took place as the harvest began. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur were two holy days included in the Tabernacles. During this time God also informs the Israelites of his rewards for obeying and what the punishment would be for disobeying. There are many more instructions given on the Book of Leviticus. All of the information given in the Book of Leviticus created the basis of the Israelite society. Joshua The Book of Joshua is a narrative. Throughout the narrative we learn about Joshua conquering the Promised Land from the commands given from God. The first conquest completed after the crossing of the Jordan River was Jericho. Rehab was important to the conquest. She was a Canaanite that helped two Israelite spies escape. Because of her loyalty to the Israelites they spared her family from...
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...see in society they also lay forth an alternative and they lay out a vision of what could be Navi means English prophet and prophet means messenger or spokesperson for god 2. Classical prophets are prophets that books that bear in their very own name and there are 15 classical prophets major and minor and they differ only in the size of books 3. They did not predict events of 100 or 1000 yrs more ahead of time. They envisioned the impact that it would have on them and the society. 4. H 5. H Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature 1. Cult refers to the outward ritual expressions of inner religious attitudes. Passover – annual holy day spring on the calendar –commemorated the deliberation of the slaves under mosses. Yom Kippur – most solemn day of the entire year national day of forgiveness (Day of Atonement) took place 10 days after New Year’s Day. 2. Parallelism – each line of the Hebrew poetry is divided in half and the first half and the second half operate in parallel with each other. Synonymous meaning that the two halves express the same idea; or they can be antithetical, meaning they express opposite ideas. Synonymous; the heavens are telling the glory of god; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Psalms (19; 1) Antithetical {F} or the lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish {psalms 1; 6} 3. The psalms of Zion talk about the importance of the temple. They also speak of the joy the worshiper feels...
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