Celebrating Jewish High Holy Days in Illinois
The Margie K. and Louis N. Cohen Center for Jewish Life, located in Champaign, Illinois Jose Zepeda/Illinois Public Media
The weekend of September 24, 2023 was the celebration of the holiest day in Judaism, Yom Kippur is when Jewish people repent for their sins and reconcile with God. Today’s conversation explores the variety of ways Yom Kippur is celebrated amongst the different sects of Judaism. Plus, what it's like to celebrate Jewish holidays in a country where the calendar dictated by Christian holidays.
Guests:
Ma’ayan Weinberg
Executive Director, Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation
Rabbi Shmuel Hauss
Campus Rabbi, Jewish Education Team Inc.