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The Chosen Goat – Acharei Mot – May 2
Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is considered to be the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. The sin of the entire nation of the people of Israel has historically been atoned for in generations past through the means of several offerings and sacrifices on Yom Kippur. Although the Temple no longer […]
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There is a period of ten days between Rosh HaShanah (The Feast of Trumpets) and Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) which are called the “Days of Awe.” The Sabbath day which falls during this ten-day period is called “The Sabbath of Returning” or “The Sabbath of Repentance.” This year, “The Sabbath of Returning” will fall […]
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