Yom Kippur: Hope for Redemption

By: Moran Rosenblit We are in the midst of times of profound significance—appointed times set by God for the children of Israel. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, stands as the most solemn day on the … Read More

Yom Kippur: Reflect, Repent, & Recalibrate

Parasha: Leviticus 16:1-34 Maftir: Numbers 29:7-11 Haftarah: Jonah 1:1-4:11, Micah 7:18-20 As we enter Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the words from Leviticus 16:1-34 echo deeply in our hearts. This is not just another … Read More

Yom Kippur: Atonement for a People

By: Moran Rosenblit We are in a season of some very special appointed times, which God appointed for the children of Israel. Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the most solemn day on the Hebrew … Read More

Living the Truth

Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Joel 2:11-27 This Shabbat is a special Shabbat called “Shabbat Shuvah” (return) or “Teshuva” (To return). It occurs during the 10 days of Teshuva – also … Read More

Why Does Yom Kippur Matter?

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the most solemn day on the Hebrew calendar.  It exists as a direct fulfillment of God’s command to the ancient, wandering Israelites after they were freed from slavery in … Read More

Why I Observe Yom Kippur

By: Moran Rosenblit Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is the most solemn day on the Hebrew calendar.  It exists as a direct fulfillment of God’s command to the ancient, wandering Israelites after they were freed … Read More

Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement)

Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) by Moran Rosenblit In this short article about Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), I would like to share some thoughts about this special and important day. Yom Kippur … Read More

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

And this shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and not do any work, whether the native, or the … Read More

A Season of Celebration…

During the past two weeks, I wrote two blog entries reflecting on the very special season that we are in. In part one, A Season of Reflection, Repentance, and Celebration, I wrote about this season … Read More