As the sun sets this Friday, October 11, Jewish communities in Alberta and around the world gather for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This solemn day is a time to look within, seek forgiveness, and make amends with others and with God. It is a day marked by heartfelt prayer,… Show more
Yom Kippur is a day that most Jews, even those who are not deeply religious, respect and observe in some way. It is a day between you and your Creator, a day of reflection on your actions over the past year, both in your relationships with friends and in your connection with God.… Show more
Wishing the Jewish community a peaceful and blessed Yom Kippur. May this day bring strength, reflection, and hope as we navigate these challenging times.
Tonight is the start Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. I extend my warmest wishes to the Jewish community here in Nova Scotia and around the world as they observe this sacred day. G’mar Chatima Tova.
It’s a fast and feast weekend. A time for deep reflection, gratitude and forgiveness. Happy Thanksgiving weekend. It’s also The Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. May you have a year filled with love, peace, and wisdom. Show more
The NDP's big pharmacare success, the horrific cutting of hundreds of trees at Ontario Place, wishes for Thanksgiving and Yom Kippur, and more are in my latest newsletter. Read it at the link in my bio! #ONpoli #TorCen
Tonight, Jewish communities across Canada come together to mark the #DayOfAtonement. To all those observing #YomKippur, we wish you #GmarChatimaTova. Minister Khera’s statement: Show more
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement, Hebrew: יום כיפור) is the last day to atone our sins of the Ten Days of Repentance, which start on the New Year (Rosh Hashanah). This is a fast mentioned in the Bible and the punishment mentioned for not keeping this fast is excommunication.