How To Commemorate Yom Kippur At Home
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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a day set apart for fasting, prayer, repentance, and returning to God. It invites us to examine our hearts, confess our sins, and stand in prayer not only for ourselves, but also for our families, congregations, cities, and nations.
For us as followers of Yeshua, this day also points to His atoning sacrifice, through which we have forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
While traditionally this day is observed as a community in the Synagogue, we know that many don't have a community to oberserve this day with, and might not know where to start.
That's why we have prepared a practical and beginner friendly guide to help you observe Yom Kippur at home, with traditional prayers and confessions, Scripture readings, reflections from Isaiah and Jonah, and a meaningful way to begin and close the day.
“Let him return to the Lord, and He will have compassion on him, and to our God, for He pardons abundantly.” — Isaiah 55:7
Download the Guide below and join us in a meaningful day of prayer, repentance, and reflection.
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Glossary
Synagogue (beit knesset בֵּית כְּנֶסֶת) is a Jewish place of prayer, study, and community gathering.
Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ) is the Hebrew name of Jesus, meaning "salvation"
Yom Kippur (יוֹם כִּפּוּר) means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the holiest day of the biblical calendar, focused on repentance, cleansing, forgiveness, and reconciliation with God.