Yom Kippur

Historically, Yom Kippur is a Day of Repentance, a time when humans seek divine forgiveness for sin. For Humanistic Jews, the day has a different meaning. We consider Yom Kippur as a time for self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others. Kol Nidre is sung with a modified text in keeping with our Secular Humanistic principles. We echo the Humanistic obligation to keep all promises made in a spirit of justice and caring.