Day of Atonement

Day of Atonement

In Vayikra 23:27, G-d informs the people of Israel, “On the tenth day of this seventh month [Tishre] shall be a day of atonement, a holy convocation shall it be unto you.”  And, unlike Sabbath, no part of Yom Kippur is reserved for enjoyment.  G-d commands us, “You shall afflict your souls.”  Our Sages explain…