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Shabbat Shuva: A Solemn Call for Repentance Before Yom Kippur
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 19 hours ago
What happened
Shabbat Shuva, the "Sabbath of Return," occurs between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, serving as a significant period for repentance. Rabbis historically delivered major sermons on this day, addressing communal sins and atonement.
- 01Shabbat Shuva is the Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
- 02Its name means "Sabbath of Return" and emphasizes repentance.
- 03Historically, rabbis delivered major sermons only twice a year on this day and before Passover.
- 04The sermon focused on communal sins and atonement.
- 05This year, Shabbat Shuva falls on September 19th, before Yom Kippur.
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