I’m pleased to have the opportunity to get back to my sins and guilt, what with Yom Kippur a mere six and a half months away, ...

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The Jewish holiday of Purim, celebrated March 13-14, is considered holier than Yom Kippur, yet it’s a story of survival where God is never mentioned, and no overt miracles occur.

The holy rebbe, Rav Yisroel of Ruzhin, adds that Purim is even more, for while on Yom Kippur Hashem forgives only with teshuva, repentance, on Purim He forgives as soon as we ask Him, as it says, Kol ...

Note the similarity in the names of the two days. On Yom Kippur, in the Yom Kippur Machzor (prayer book), after the prayer recitations of the "I have sinned" Viduyim ("confessions") the following ...

Fun and memorable Irish blessings to use all year round, but especially on March 17, St. Patrick's Day! In celebration of St. Patrick's Day 2024, we have compiled some of our favorite Irishy ...

That was the day Jews physically fought other Jews in Tel Aviv over how to organize a public prayer service in the large central Israel city. The lesson of both Yom Kippur and Simchat Torah was ...

For Muslims worldwide, it is a time for prayer, fasting, and introspection. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from eating and drinking while dedicating more time to ...

Reciting Shani Chalisa and placing a lamp under a peepal tree is also a common practice on this day. Visiting sacred rivers or temples and performing Pitru Tarpan through a qualified priest is ...

Let us look together at how Lord Shiva's qualities correspond with each zodiac signs and how Maha Shivaratri can enhance personal evolution for all. Maha Shivaratri - a devotion time for Lord ...

Maha Shivratri 2025 Bel Patra Rules: Follow these essential Bel Patra offering rules this Maha Shivratri to ensure your prayers are fulfilled and Lord Shiva is truly pleased. Devotees across India ...