
Yom Kippur Meaning and Traditions
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Very informative…in your list of other holidays you mention Hanukkah, Passover, Ramadan, Kwanza but no mention of Christmas—why? It is one of the most important holidays for the Christian. I find it strange you place Ramadan and Kwanza there but no mention of Christmas. Why?
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Thanks for the article. As a Christian my "Day of Atonement" occurred on the day that Jesus Christ was crucified, and the veil of the Temple was torn "from top to bottom" (not bottom to top) to indicate an end to the Jewish sacrificial system. I don't need a high priest to enter a holy of holies to meet and converse with God the Father. The different beliefs between us are strong and I believe the New Testament is a collection proven historically accurate writings...in fact I base my present and future life on it.
I completely agree with you. God bless those that believe Jesus is really the Son of God, not just a prophet.
Why are there 9 candles on the Menorah rather than 7?
The “menorah” is actually the seven-branched candelabrum, described by Moses, found in Exodus 37. It was placed in the The Tabernacle.
Not to be confused with the 9 branched “hanukkiah” which is a traditional lamp stand, part of the celebration of Hanukkah. This is the commemoration of the Jewish people, lead by the Maccabees, taking back the temple from the Seleucid Empire in about 167BC.
Hope this helps.
I’m very far from being an expert (perhaps there are Jewish readers who can correct if I have Mis-remembered?) but I believe this candelabra is called a Chanukiah. There are eight candles (the 9th is for lighting the other 8) because of the miracle of the very small amount of oil that lasted for 8 days in the temple days.
Yes, L Schumann,
You are correct. The added branch (a full branch from one side to the other) on the Chanukiah, or Chanukah menorah, is due to the number of days the oil kept burning, which was 8 and the time for new oil to be consecrated.
I, too, am a Christian who observes the Feasts of the Lord. Thank you so much for your recognition of this time appointed by God!
I enjoyed reading your article on Yom Kippur observed by the Jewish people. I am a Christian and have observed this holy day of Atonement given by God to all his people for the last 55 years. The key point is Leviticus 23 calls them the feasts of the Lord, not just the Jewish feasts. There are 7 annual festivals given by God and my family and I and many others observe them annually. Do a search and you will find many Christians observe them. They are full of deep meaning of our past and future.
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