Tag Archives: Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the tenth day of the month of Tishri. It is the holiest day of the Jewish year. On this day, God seals our fate for the coming year. The entire day is spent fasting and praying to God for forgiveness and a good year. In [...]
Posted in Biblical Hebrew
Tagged Leviticus 23:26-28, ne'ilah, Shofar, Tractate Yoma, Yom Kippur
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who the hell is Azazel?
Who was Azazel? According to the scriptures, Azazel was the evil spirit in the wilderness to whom a scapegoat was sent on the Day of Atonement. The ceremony commenced when the high priest cast lots over two goats: one was designated to the Lord and offered as a sin offering, while the other was for [...]
Posted in Biblical Hebrew, Old testament
Tagged azazel, Day of Atonement, The high priest, Yom Kippur
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