The Jewish Holiday Of Yom Kippur

By Hayyim Schauss

Book Overview

""The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur"" by Hayyim Schauss is a comprehensive guide to the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur is a day of atonement and repentance, and Schauss explores the customs and traditions associated with this solemn occasion. The book covers the history and significance of Yom Kippur, including its biblical origins and the development of the holiday over time. Schauss also provides an in-depth look at the various prayers, rituals, and practices associated with Yom Kippur, including the Kol Nidrei service and the Yizkor memorial service. The book also explores the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation that are central to Yom Kippur, as well as the role of fasting and self-reflection in the observance of the holiday. Overall, ""The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this important day in the Jewish calendar.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Jewish Festivals: From Their Beginnings to Our Own Day, by Hayyim Schauss. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419136763.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162868449
• ISBN13: 9781162868448
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"