Yom Kippur

For my Jewish readers, the 10th of Tishrei, 5771, begins at sundown: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Since observant readers really aren't supposed to be browsing the web after sundown, I will acknowledge the day now.

On Yom Kippur last year I noted the links between Yom Kippur (the 10th day of the Jewish New Year) and the feast of ‘Ashura (the tenth day of the Muslim New Year, which before it became the great Shi‘ite feast of mourning, was alrady a Muslim day of fasting.) I won't repeat myself but will refer you there.

G'mar Hatima Tova. An easy fast and a fulfilling Yom Kippur to those observing it.