Entries Tagged as 'Yom Kippur'

Friday, September 25th, 2009

8th Day Of Tishrei, Shabbos Parshas Haazinu 5740

4. Today is a unique day in the Jewish calendar. It is the eighth of Tishrei, the day on which King Solomon initiated the dedication of the Bais HaMikdash in Yerushalayim.[35] The Temple is connected with the service of Teshuvah. For that reason it was constructed of stone, showing the relationship to the service […]

Friday, September 18th, 2009

“Why is Rosh Hashanah, the Day of Judgment, before Yom Kippur”

“Why is Rosh Hashanah, the Day of Judgment, before Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement? Shouldn’t it be reversed – first atone and then be judged?” Then he answered his own question: This is a sign of G-d’s greatness and kindness to us. First, He makes a day when we judge and assess our shortcomings. […]