OT - Happy Yom Kippur

[Ysabel Kid]

Okay, I'm not sure if that is appropriate or not. I must admit that my understanding of Judiasm is quite limited, other than where it shares commonality or history with Christianity. Still, I have heard that Yom Kippur is among the holiest of days in the Jewish calendar, and that observant Jews will spend about 25 hours in prayer, reflection and fasting.

If we have any observant Jewish levergunners, I hope the day is all that it is supposed to be for you and yours.

God bless!

[dr walker]

Good Morning Jay, I dont know what is appropriate either. This is the first time I am participating in Yom Kippur. I am not Jewish.

I heard about Yom Kippur 10 years ago, and I thought "how cool". A community coming together to promote repentence and forgiveness between men, and between men and God. So, over that last week I learned a little about it and started my fast at sundown last night.

There are rules that I am not following: I am not going to temple, the meal I ate last night was not Kosher, I will be driving today, and I am sure there are many more rules I do not know. I think not following the rules will be forgiven. Thank you Jesus.

Have a great day. Don

[kimwcook]

I'm ignorant of the requirements to observe Yom Kippur. I too have been fasting since sundown last night. Though, I might have to "break" fast this morning.

[cnjarvis]

I wonder sometimes if we Christians aren't missing out on something. After all, Jesus and the disciples were Jewish and the Jewish traditions and holidays are as much a part of our beginnings as theirs.

[rjohns94]

I've often thought Christian Jews had the best of both worlds. I use fasting as a spiritual discipline, much as I use daily devotion time, prayer, bible study, meditation, reflecting, journaling. It all brings me in contact with my Lord and King and keeps me focused on the big picture of "His will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven." Blessings to all, no matter how you celebrate this day. Thanks Jay for the post