Yom Kippur

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A Guide to the Machzor: Explorating the Central Motifs of the Yom Kippur Mussaf Service

Rabbi David Silber

Audio

Sep 24, 2020

Interpreting Prayer through Nusach HaTefillah (Part 3) -Yom Kippur

Chazzan Joseph Malovany

Audio

Sep 22, 2020

Kol Nidrei and Tefillot Yom Kippur (Part 1)

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler

Audio

Sep 7, 2020

From Yom Kippur to Sukkot

Rabbi David Silber

September 23: A Guide to the Machzor: Explorating the Central Motifs of the Yom Kippur Mussaf Service. September 30: The Spiritual Journey of Hoshanot October 7: Prayer for Rain

Program

Aug 26, 2020

Re-experiencing the Rav's Yom Kippur

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler

Monday, September 7 11:00 am Eastern timeKol Nidrei and Tefillot Yom Kippur Monday, September 14 11:00 am Eastern timeThe Kohen Gadol Drama Monday, September 21 11:00 am Eastern timeThe Finality of Ne'ilah

Program

Aug 24, 2020

Yom Kippur: The Day After

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“It was on the next day…” (Shemot 18:13). Apparently, something of significance had happened on the previous day, yet the Torah makes no mention of it. The day, that special day that needs no mention, can be none other than Yom Kippur (Rashi). And…

Article

Oct 10, 2019

Yom Kippur: A Great Day!

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Our society worships greatness. Whether it be athletes, rock stars, actors or successful business leaders, they are showered with wealth and adulation and pampered wherever they go. People pay great sums of money to be in the presence of, or acquire…

Article

Oct 7, 2019

Yom Kippur: Bedtime Stories

Rabbi Jay Kelman

The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 619:6) quotes a custom to remain in shul through the night of Yom Kippur, singing songs of praise to G-d. While some question the wisdom of this custom, cogently arguing that to do so would make…

Article

Sep 29, 2017

Physical, Emotional, or Intellectual Teshuvah: Three Medieval Models and How They Can Help You this Yom Kippur

Program

Aug 11, 2017

Yom Kippur: Play Ball!

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“There are those who acquire their world in one moment” (Avodah Zara 18a). One action can define a life. While some people have to work their entire lives to be worthy of entering the World to Come, others can acquire their eternal…

Article

Oct 14, 2016