Traditions that Unite Us: A Time to Reflect and Rejoice
Explore the rhythm of the Jewish Holidays in New Hampshire.
The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur
The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the faith’s calendar, but it’s not a celebration like so many other holidays.
- It involves a complete fast: no food, no drinks.
- Many people refrain from wearing cosmetics or leather.
“When I was very young, I used to say to people, ‘Oh, we go to synagogue and weep for our sins,’”
says Robin Nafshi, rabbi of Temple Beth Jacob in Concord. Translated as “The Day of Atonement,” Yom Kippur is a somber day of reflecting on your regrets from the past year.
Author summary: Jewish holidays unite people.