Quote by Jonathan Sacks

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holy of holies of Jewish time. It is that rarest of phenomena, a Jewish festival without food. Instead it is a day of fasting and prayer, introspection and self-judgment when, collectively and repeatedly, we confess our sins and pray to be written into God's Book of Life.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holy of holies of J

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This quote highlights the significance of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, in the Jewish religion. It emphasizes that Yom Kippur is a unique festival as it is a day of fasting rather than feasting. The focus of the day is on introspection, self-evaluation, and repentance, where individuals and the community as a whole confess their sins and seek forgiveness. The ultimate goal of Yom Kippur is to be inscribed into God's Book of Life, symbolizing a renewed connection with the divine and a fresh start for the upcoming year.

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