Yom Kippur

[ellenkushner]

I'll be off-line for the next 24 hours, observing the fast of Yom Kippur. If you've always wondered what the heck it was all about - or if you're Jewish and dislike YK because you think it's all about guilt and suffering, I humbly invite you to go here:

http://www.wgbh.org/programs/programDetail.cfm?programid=226

and listen to the program that is currenly featured (and will be archived alphabetically in the complete list of shows) called THE DOOR IS OPENED.

I think it's some of the best work I've done. It explains how I feel about the high holiday traditions this time of year, as a time of contemplation and an opportunity for connection and renewal.

May you & yours have a sweet and a healthy & a happy new year! Even if you're not Jewish, there's something about the fall that always seems to say New Beginnings . . . . Enjoy, and be well.

Comments

[shweta-narayan.livejournal.com]

Happy New Year to you and Delia!

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

Shana Tovah to you also.

[matociquala.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[magentamn.livejournal.com]

A good fast to both of you.

[anghara.livejournal.com]

Thanks for that radio program. It was a wonderful listen.

Shana Tovah to you and yours.

[hhw]

Thank you; I really enjoyed the program.

[orbitalmechanic.livejournal.com]

Shana tova, and an easy fast to you.

[handworn.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That was a pleasant surprise, of the sort that are too rare in adult life.