Yom Kippur 5775-2014
“The High Priest’s Dilemma–What to Wear on Yom Kippur?”
Why was it necessary for the High Priest to change from his golden garments to the white garments five times on Yom Kippur?
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Yom Kippur 5774-2013
“Chesbon Hanefesh – Introspection”
The marvelous Hebrew term, Chesbon Hanefesh, means taking an accounting of one’s soul, and sitting in spiritual judgment of oneself. The High Holy Days are a most propitious time for “Chesbon Hanefesh” that must not be frittered away.
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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5773-2013
"The Sanctity of The Holy of Holies"
What is the role, function and mystique of the “Holy of Holies?”
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Haazinu-Sukkot 5773-2012
"Yom Kippur: A Prelude to the Festival of Sukkot"
The four days between Yom Kippur and the festival of Sukkot are important transitional days. As often occurs, the parasha that precedes or follows a Jewish holiday dovetails thematically with the upcoming or recently passed festival. This week’s parasha, Haazinu, is no exception, confirming Yom Kippur as a most meaningful prelude to Sukkot.
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