Michael Morris Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Just in case yall dont know what it is! MM Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּפּוּר, IPA: [ˈjɔm kiˈpur]), also known as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Yom Kippur is the tenth day of the month of Tishrei. According to Jewish tradition, God inscribes each person's fate for the coming year into a "book" on Rosh Hashanah and waits until Yom Kippur to "seal" the verdict. During the Days of Awe, a Jew tries to amend his or her behavior and seek forgiveness for wrongs done against God (bein adam leMakom) and against other human beings (bein adam lechavero). The evening and day of Yom Kippur are set aside for public and private petitions and confessions of guilt (Vidui). At the end of Yom Kippur, one considers one's self absolved by God. The Yom Kippur prayer service includes several unique aspects. One is the actual number of prayer services. Unlike a regular day, which has three prayer services (Ma'ariv, the evening prayer; Shacharit, the morning prayer; and Mincha, the afternoon prayer), or a Shabbat or Yom Tov, which have four prayer services (Ma'ariv; Shacharit; Musaf, the additional prayer; and Mincha), Yom Kippur has five prayer services (Ma'ariv; Shacharit; Musaf; Mincha; and Ne'ilah, the closing prayer). The prayer services also include a public confession of sins (Vidui) and a reenactment of the special Yom Kippur avodah (service) of the Kohen Gadol in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Yom Kippur is considered one of the holiest of Jewish holidays and it is observed by many secular Jews who may not observe other holidays. Many secular Jews fast and attend synagogue on Yom Kippur, where the number of worshippers attending is often double or triple the normal attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOWN Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thanks for sharing that Info MM. I to wish them a happy YOM KIPPUR :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 A Happy YOM KIPPUR to all that are celebrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Saleen215 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Um...happy?? It's a day of fasting and reflection and to be Biblically accurate...it's actually Yom HaKippurim, Day of the Atonements. There are 2 sacrifices...one for Azazel and one for the LORD. If anyone can find Yom Kippur in Hebrew in the Torah (or the Tanakh) I'd really be interested. On another interesting note...some say Yom Kippur is one of the Jewish festivals of the year. Again, you don't eat and you generally aren't partying... No offense meant MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Um...happy?? It's a day of fasting and reflection and to be Biblically accurate...it's actually Yom HaKippurim, Day of the Atonements. There are 2 sacrifices...one for Azazel and one for the LORD. If anyone can find Yom Kippur in Hebrew in the Torah (or the Tanakh) I'd really be interested. On another interesting note...some say Yom Kippur is one of the Jewish festivals of the year. Again, you don't eat and you generally aren't partying... No offense meant MM None taken. Im NOT Jewish. Spoke with a Jewish guy today and hes NOT working Monday because of Yom Kippur. Before I started this thread I looked up the correct saying from a Non Jew to a Jew on Yom Kipper. 3 different sites all said wishing them a Happy Yom Kippur was the correct way to do it. That Ill I know about the Jewish day. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Yes a great day for all the world to enjoy and reflect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Peace, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Happy Yom Kippur to everyone. Especially young Daniel (Supersnake 94). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Happy Yom Kippur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 The bad thing about when I posted is that some Jews turn everything off for Saturday and will not be back until Sunday. Then take Monday off to celebrate Yom Kipper. I hope they get to see it on Sunday!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC5.4 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 The bad thing about when I posted is that some Jews turn everything off for Saturday and will not be back until Sunday. Then take Monday off to celebrate Yom Kipper. I hope they get to see it on Sunday!! MM I know one local Ford dealership here in San Diego is closed Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Anyone know what year it is on the Hebrew calender this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Anyone know what year it is on the Hebrew calender this year? 5770 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELLOWYELLOW06 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Its a tough day. Im a big coffee drinker and though I dont go to the office on this day, by 1-2 ocklock Im getting a monster headache. Its funny how the food part doesnt bother me as much as not drinking anything. But hey, its once a year and a small sacrifice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Happy Yom Kippur to everyone. Especially young Daniel (Supersnake 94). Thanks Mike CMM and MM. I really appreciate it that someone started this thread. I did indeed fast, it was not fun, but it's part of the holiday. Once again thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Your welcome my friend! I hope you had a good day MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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