Yom Kippur

• What is Yom Kippur known as?

  The Day of Atonement
• What does atonement mean in the context of Yom Kippur?

  Repairing relationships, especially with God
• What does Yom Kippur mark the end of?

  10 days of repentance
• What is the significance of repentance during Yom Kippur?

  It involves being sorry for mistakes and sins
• What activities are involved in Yom Kippur?

  Fasting and prayer
• How long do Jews fast during Yom Kippur?

  25 hours
• What types of abstentions are observed during Yom Kippur?

  No food, drink, makeup, or sexual intercourse
• What is the purpose of donating food and money during Yom Kippur?

  To help the poor and make a difference
• Who is the prophet associated with the teachings during Yom Kippur?

  Isaiah
• What does Isaiah emphasize about true fasting?

  It involves helping others, not just abstaining
• What are the key components of the Yom Kippur synagogue service?

  • Prayers and songs
  • Public apology (Cole and Dre)
  • Confession of personal sins (Vidui)
  • Recitation of the Shema
• What does the Shema state about God?

  Belief in one God and following mitzvot
• What story is told during Yom Kippur readings in the synagogue?

  The story of Jonah
• What lesson does the story of Jonah convey during Yom Kippur?

  Not to run away from duties and good behavior
• What is the scapegoat ceremony in Yom Kippur?

  Confessing sins using two goats
• What happens to the goat that is released in the scapegoat ceremony?

  It symbolizes the removal of sins
• What is the shofar and its significance during Yom Kippur?

  A ram's horn blown as a wake-up call
• What does the shofar remind Jews to do?

  Repent and follow good behavior
• What does Leviticus say about Yom Kippur?

  Atonement will be made for you
• What is the overall purpose of Yom Kippur?

  To make up for sins and repair relationships
• What does the book of Jonah say about salvation?

  Salvation comes from the Lord
• What are the key themes of Yom Kippur celebrations?

  • Atonement and repentance
  • Fasting and prayer
  • Charity and helping others
  • Reflection on personal behavior
• How can one link key terms to the celebration of Yom Kippur?

  • Identify terms related to atonement
  • Connect practices of fasting and prayer
  • Relate charity to Isaiah's teachings
  • Reflect on personal and communal responsibilities