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Kol Nidre: see Yom Kippur Yom Kippur [Heb.,=day of atonement], in Judaism, the most sacred holy day, falling on the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishri (usually late September or early October). It is a day of fasting and prayer for forgiveness for sins committed during the year. ..... Click the link for more information. . Kol NidrePrayer sung in Jewish synagogues at the start of services on the eve of Yom Kippur. The prayer begins with an expression of repentance for all unfulfilled vows, oaths, and promises to God during the previous year. It was in use as early as the 8th century, perhaps as a means of annulling oaths forced on Jews by their Christian persecutors. The melody used by Ashkenazi Jews became famous when the composer Max Bruch used it in his Kol Nidrei (1880). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At this evening's service, called Kol Nidre, meaning ``all vows,'' Olins said she will be emphasizing that, despite worldwide natural disasters and other worrying news, God is in the world. The first evening service, or Kol Nidre - meaning ``all our vows'' - asks God to forgive any unkept promises to him. Synagogues this evening will hold services called Kol Nidre or ``all vows. |
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