The days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Teshuva, which might be translated as Ten Days of Return to God, or Ten Days of Repentance. These are days of introspection -- and hopefully, growth and change.
The Mirror of the kings
Yom Kippur, which in 2007 begins at sundown Sept. 21, and lasts until sundown Sept. 22
The name "Yom Kippur" means "Day of Atonement," and that pretty much explains what the holiday is. It is a day set aside to "afflict the soul," to atone for the sins of the past year. In Days of Awe, I mentioned the "books" in which G-d inscribes all of our names. On Yom Kippur, the judgment entered in these books is sealed. This day is, essentially, your last appeal, your last chance to change the judgment, to demonstrate your repentance and make amends.
As I noted in Days of Awe, Yom Kippur atones only for sins between man and G-d, not for sins against another person. To atone for sins against another person, you must first seek reconciliation with that person, righting the wrongs you committed against them if possible. That must all be done before Yom Kippur.
Cool mang, ya know i always like to observe Holy Days, and think about the prayer and introspection...this time of year is especially reflective....i get inspired in the fall more than any other time of year...and it just so happens to be the Witches, Mabon during the Fall Equinox,Winter Night is the Norse New Year in October, and the Celtic New Year as well on Halloween- Samhain... also Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights...Saturday 21 October...i guess i just wanna celebrate...heheheeee...
Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first and second days of Tishri. In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This name is somewhat deceptive, because there is little similarity between Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year, and the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football game.
There is, however, one important similarity between the Jewish New Year and the American one: Many Americans use the New Year as a time to plan a better life, making "resolutions." Likewise, the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year.
ritualistic inebriation through plant knowledge invoking star knowledge
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Christ the "sun" as mythra in the center of the the 12 signs of the zodiac...
cool...its all Earth magic anyway...it's why i like the native path,
understanding the cycles, tuning in to the subtle rythmns...
The Pharmacratic Inquisition 2007...awesome !!! www.GnosticMedia.com
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Thanks for posting it
well worth the time...
and a great reference
Yom Kippur, which in 2007 begins at sundown Sept. 21, and lasts until sundown Sept. 22, is one of the most serious Jewish holidays. Jews who do not regularly observe other holidays often make an exception for Yom Kippur, which occurs on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishri. Yom Kippur observances can vary. Some non-Orthodox Jews might not follow the following outline exactly.
This is judgment day. Many Jews practice repentance, say prayers, and give charity to obtain God's forgiveness for any sins made in the past year. Yom Kippur is the culmination of a process that began a month earlier, during the Hebrew month of Elal. It follows Rosh Hashanah and the New Year's activities.
