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Autumn Biblical Holidays
Many Jews will refrain from work, fast, and attend synagogue services on this day. Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of Tishri. "Yom Kippur" means "Day of Atonement." It is a day set aside to "afflict the soul," to atone for the sins of the past year. Yom Kippur atones only for sins between man and God, not for sins against another person. Yom Kippur is a complete Sabbath, and no work can be performed on that day. You are supposed to refrain from eating and drinking (even water) on Yom Kippur. It is a complete, 25-hour fast that begins before sunset on the evening before Yom Kippur, and ends after nightfall on the day of Yom Kippur.
"For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, - Leviticus 16:30
In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month,
October 6th through 14th - is the Feast of Succot (Feast of Tabernacles). It is known as the time of rejoicing, because God provided booths, or shelters, for the Israelites to dwell in while they were in the Wilderness. God also gave the people a bountiful harvest throughout the entire season. By dwelling in booths, the Israelites felt they were dwelling with God, and that God was dwelling with them. The Feast of Succot last for eight or nine days, and begins on the eve of the 15th of Tishri.
The fulfillment of those events in Exodus can be found in Revelation 21:3. And I heard a great voice out of Heaven saying, Behold,
So then, God will once again dwell with us, and we with Him. He will be our God forever, and we will be His people. There will be no more sickness, murder, robbery, death, wickedness, road rage, school shootings, financial problems, health problems, and the list goes on and on. In other words--no more sin. How marvelous!
Praise be to God!
Some Jewish websites: Bib: C: 2005jpinkerton
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October 2nd - is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Long considered the most holy day on the Jewish Biblical calendar. Once a year, on this very day, the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the nation. Yom Kippur illustrates regeneration for those who follow God’s way of atonement. This is the day we are closest to God.
