Normally, Yom Kippur is all about hitting the pause button. You fast, you pray, you do some major soul-searching. It's like a personal reset button, where you apologize for the mistakes you made last year and promise to be better in the new one. It's deep, it's serious, and it’s very personal.
With the rise in antisemitism, celebrating Yom Kippur isn't just an act of faith—it's an act of defiance and resilience.
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When things outside feel scary or hostile, the focus on inside stuff becomes super important. Fasting and praying force you to look inward and connect with something bigger than the fear. It gives people a solid center when the world around them feels shaky.
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Community Hug: Yom Kippur is one of the few times the whole community shows up, shoulder-to-shoulder. When hate is trying to isolate people, being packed in a room with hundreds of others is a huge reminder: We are not alone. This togetherness is powerful. It’s a spiritual safety net.
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Keeping Identity Alive: In a climate where people are told to hide their Jewishness, showing up and dedicating a whole day to it is a way of saying, "This is who I am, and I'm not going anywhere." It’s an unbroken tradition, and that continuity is a source of profound strength against those who want to erase us.
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