Let’s face it, the thought of Yom Kippur gives us a certain pit in our stomach. It’s not only the prospect of the hungry feeling that we’ll experience during the course of the day, it actually comes from our built in spiritual DNA that intuitively knows that Yom Kippur is a sacred day. Recently, in …
Category: Yom Kippur Message
Oct 02
Kol Nidrei!
- By Dovid Saks in 5783, Yom Kippur Message
The onset of Yom Kippur night is often referred to as Kol Nidrei night. Why was Kol Nidrei specifically chosen to herald in Yom Kippur? A review of what is stated in Kol Nidrei reveals that it is an official nullification of all types of vows and oaths that one may have declared during the …
Sep 15
From the Heart!
- By Dovid Saks in 5782, Yom Kippur Message
During the year that I studied in Israel, I took advantage of the opportunity to visit the great and holy sage Rabbi Yaacov Yisroel Kanievski o.b.m. When I walked into his room in his humble apartment in Bnei Brak, I was overcome with trepidation at the sight of this holy man. The rabbi was a …
Sep 24
We Got It!
- By Dovid Saks in 5781, Yom Kippur Message
The Medrash relates the following tale. A man was taking a stroll in a beautiful meadow and noticed two birds fighting. The larger bird got enraged and struck and killed the other bird. Seeing the bird not moving and in a lifeless state, the large bird flew a short distance and plucked a blade of …
Oct 07
Please Leave!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Yom Kippur Message
Reciting Yizkor on Yom Kippur is one of the universal and hallowed traditions of the day. After we read from the Torah, before the Mussaf service begins, we place the two Torah scroll that we read from side by side on the Bimah and a Talis is draped over them. There is an announcement – …
Sep 13
Keep Focused!
- By Dovid Saks in 5778, Yom Kippur Message
Jonathan Rosenbloom brought out the following point in an article he wrote in the wake of the September 11th attacks: The coming of Moshiach is a fundamental belief of Judaism. But even one whose belief is firm might find it difficult to imagine how his coming will unfold, and how all people and nations will …
Sep 27
Yom Kippur 5771
- By admin in 5771, Yom Kippur Message
Holy Day! Yom Kippur 5771 I recall that during the year I studied in Israel, I walked past a school yard during their recess and overheard one child yelling at another in Hebrew, “Ani Horeg Otcha – I’m going to kill you.” I was initially jolted by this statement for I thought he meant it …
Sep 27
Yom Kippur 5772
- By admin in 5772, Yom Kippur Message
Yom Kippur 5772 A few days ago Amanda Knox stood before an Italian court and passionately claimed innocence of any involvement in the murder of her roommate. Although she was acquitted of the charges and she is now free, the ultimate truth of the matter is known only in her heart. There are four basic …
Sep 27
Yom Kippur 5773
- By admin in 5773, Yom Kippur Message
Yom Kippur 5773 I don’t know about you, but I must admit that just about the time the afternoon Mincha service comes around on Yom Kippur, I am overcome by fatigue. I usually begin nodding off when the soft melody of the Haftorah – the Book of Yonah is chanted. CONNECTION After reviewing the story …
Sep 27
Yom Kippur 5774
- By admin in 5774, Yom Kippur Message
Yom Kippur 5774 A few days before Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Avrohom Kamenetzky, the father of a friend of mine, passed away. Reb Avraham personified friendliness and warmth, and he knew how to use his beautiful smile. He had a knack for knowing what to say to build one’s esteem and to brighten their day. CONNECTION …
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