Why the closing prayers of Judaism’s holiest holiday focus on repairing relationships with each other
The closing prayer adds a focus on fraud, theft and returning stolen goods as worshippers seek forgiveness before the Book of Life is sealed.
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Why the closing prayers of Judaism’s holiest day focus on repairing relationships with each other
Each Passover, as Jewish families start the Seder meal, a child asks, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” And each Yom Kippur, as worshippers attend the last prayers of the day, they might well ask: “Why is this closing service different from all other services?” The Book of Life Throughout the High Holidays, the 10-day period that begins with Rosh Hashanah and ends with Yom Kippur, Jews pray to be “inscribed” in the Book of Lif…
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Bozeman Daily ChronicleWhy the closing prayers of Judaism’s holiest holiday focus on repairing relationships with each other
People attend Yom Kippur services hosted by Temple Emanu-El on Sept. 16, 2021, in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesEach Passover, as Jewish families start the Seder meal, a child asks, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” And each Yom Kippur, as worshippers attend the last prayers of the day, they might well ask: “Why is this closing service different from all other services?” The Book of Life Throughout the High Holidays…
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