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Encyclopedia entry: Yom Kippur
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- A Concise Companion to the Jewish Religion
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Yom Kippur
‘Day of Atonement’, the great fast on 10 Tishri. The Yom Kippur ritual in
Temple
times was based on the vivid description in Leviticus 16. On this day, the
High Priest
was to discard his garments of splendour and, wearing only the plain linen tunic, breeches, girdle, and turban of the common priest, he was to enter the Holy of Holies, the most sacred spot in the Sanctuary, there to atone for his own sins, those of his household, and those of the whole community of Israel. Two goats were to be taken, upon which lots were to be cast, one for the Lord and one for
Azazel
. The goat chosen for the Lord was to be offered as a sacrifice. The other goat was to be taken to ...
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Article: YOM KIPPUR BEGINS JEWS' HOLIEST DAY RINGS IN ...
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);
October 8, 2000 ;
700+ words
... ... the prayer) itself says Yom Kippur for many people today ... without food or drink. Yom Kippur day services include a Torah ... For the High Holy Days, I've been focusing ... reality show during his Yom Kippur message at Shomrei Torah ...
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