Yom Kippur – Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11

The holy day of Yom Kippur begins tonight at sundown. Enjoy these thoughts on the weekly Torah portion and on the significance of Yom Kippur. To those who are observing we wish you an easy fast. May you be sealed in the Book of Life, for good!

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