Yom Kippur Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation

by Dov Peretz Elkins (Editor)

Drawn from a variety of sourcesancient, medieval, modern, Jewish and non-Jewishthis selection of readings, prayers and insights explores the opportunities for inspiration and reflection inherent in the subjects addressed on the Jewish New Year: sin, repentance, personal and social change, societal justice, forgiveness, spiritual growth, living with joy and hope, commitment to high ideals, becoming our

truest and most authentic selves, deepening our capacity to love and savoring the divine gift of life.

These companion volumes help create a bridge between the words of our ancestors and the meanings, themes and ideas that are the central spiritual agenda of the life of the modern Jew.

Yom Kippur Readings' topics include:

Kol Nidre Sin Forgiveness God, Love and Learning Roots and Themes from the Torah Repentance, Prayer and Acts of Righteousness Faith and Beliefs Yizkor

Yom Kippur Customs And much more.

Genres: Judaica, Jewish

368 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2005

Reviews

[Jen]

I absolutely loved this text. It’s taken nearly 7 months to read it all because I was savoring it. I’m not Jewish, but the practice of Yom Kippur has always fascinated me, and this volume is rich in historical context, prayers, stories and philosophy. This year I will create my own ritual, and I will go to a lovely place in the woods to offer my prayers of reflection and request for forgiveness. Very inspirational.

[Jayde Schwerin]

A powerful read indeed.

[Matthew Miller]

great read - would have liked to see more Orthodox thinkers, but a very moving collection nonetheless