The story of Jonah is traditionally told on Yom Kippur, a day when we face the darkness within and examine all of our negative actions and habits. By taking account of every hurt we’ve ever inflicted upon another, every transgression, every selfish act (whether intentional or unintentional) we open ourselves up to blessings. If we do not reflect upon our negative ways, we cannot transform.
Yom Kippur is our opportunity to broaden our consciousness and take in enough Light to get us through the year ahead. The size of our “vessel” on Yom Kippur determines how much Light will be able to enter. How do we expand in order to take in as much Light as possible? Through the act of cleansing (mikveh).
Yom Kippur is our opportunity to broaden our consciousness and take in enough Light to get us through the year ahead. The size of our “vessel” on Yom Kippur determines how much Light will be able to enter. How do we expand in order to take in as much Light as possible? Through the act of cleansing (mikveh).