Yom Kippur, a day of hushed whispers, heartfelt prayers, and awed feeling — if you spend Yom Kippur in shul, that is. What if you don’t? ,Day of Days,Yom Kippur, a day of hushed whispers, heartfelt prayers, and awed feeling — if you spend Yom Kippur in shul, that is. What if you don’t?
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You watch your mother iron your father’s snow-white kittel but you know you won’t be seeing much of him this Yom Tov; he’ll be spending most of it in shul. Your mother will spend lots of time davening and perhaps toward the end of the day some time resting.
Though you’ve learned all about the importance of Yom Kippur you may feel a bit bereft. Too young to spend all of Yom Kippur in shul yet old enough to understand that this is indeed the holiest day of the year you wonder how you can make the day meaningful. You don’t want the day to pass in a mix of playing and noshing; you want to give yourself — and any younger siblings you’ll be spending a lot of time playing with — the gift of a meaningful Yom Kippur.
Here are ten thoughts ideas and tips to help you feel the spirit of Erev Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur.
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