Yom Kippur Infographic

Yom Kippur Synagogue Services So Beautifully Explained
By D.K. Milgrim-Heath©2018
Yom Kippur Synagogue services so beautifully explained-
Still powerfully felt centuries later never has changed.
Each prayer felt section does grab one's thoughts so whole-
Knowing Hashem hears forgiveness deep from with in our soul.
Each of us no matter how little or more observant all of us are-
Synagogue prayer sections stir our Jewishness near and far.
Our individual hearts are touched with remorse but extreme love-
As we love Hashem even more yearly from earth to heaven above.
Each Yom Kippur year we do feel and see changes-
How Hashem works divinely in our lives -rearranges.
I myself feel empowered on Yom Kippur to pray-
Telling Hashem His importance in my life in every way.
I'm blessed and happy to see this in English fully to read-
This helping guide explaining all of Yom Kippur's importance indeed.

You are the son of Hashem among the nations for ever.God bless you.

The fourth step of teshuva, as is written in this infographic, is resolution: make a firm commitment not to repeat the harmful action. I'd like to add that a firm commitment includes a practical plan how to avoid repeating the harmful action. Many of us are in a rut when it comes to our weaknesses and it will take a lot more than a firm resolution to keep us from falling back into our bad habits. We must have a plan! We need to analyze what brought us to this negative behavior, what our triggers are, what we will do when the trigger goes off again, or how can we avoid a situation that will bring on the trigger, what will we do if we slip (such as a penalty that will be a strong motivator to keep to our firm commitment). Step #4 of teshuva takes a lot of thoughtful planning, without which, it is not complete or effective in the long term.
Gmar chatima tova lechol Beit Yisrael.

I am working on becoming a more patient person. When I don't understand something or when I feel misunderstood, I lose patience and shoot my mouth off. Sad, but oh so true. You have just helped me identify my trigger. Lately I have been working hard not to snap at family members when I do become impatient. Thank you for your thoughtful insights. May you have a good year! :-)

This is super helpful! Thank you so much for posting it!

I believe & think this is one of the most beautiful Holy day & event.I would love to know more about all of the Holy festivals.

In the book of Leviticus, the Torah commands us to “afflict” ourselves on Yom Kippur. Why? Two reasons:

On this day, when our connection to G‑d is bared, we are compared to angels, who have no physical needs.
We afflict ourselves to demonstrate the extent of our regret for our past misdeeds.
The rabbis determined that “affliction” means that we are to deny ourselves certain luxuries, including wearing leather footwear. Leather shoes were considered a comfort until recent times, when it became possible to manufacture comfortable shoes of other materials.

(We also afflict ourselves on Tishah B’Av, when we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temples. Leather footwear is not worn on that day either.)

On a mystical level, wearing leather is reminiscent of the primordial sin committed by Adam and Eve, after which G‑d outfitted them in garments made of skins (Genesis 3:21). On Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we don’t want to do anything that recalls this sin. (Similarly, we also refrain from wearing gold on Yom Kippur, so as not to recall the sin of the Golden Calf.)

Why the prohibition?

Originally, the prohibition was against comfortable shoes, as a reminder of repentance. Since leather shoes were considered comfortable, the focus of the prohibition shifted away from the fit to the material of the shoes. And it stuck.

See the ABC's of Yom Kippur. They say it has to do with shoes being symbolic of materialism. Though leather was the first garment given to Adam and Eve on thier expulsion, and not to where these might show forgiveness from original sin.

Leather shoes breaths and you should not be that comfortable same as for fasting.

http://www.chabad.org/holidays/JewishNewYear/template_cdo/aid/577480/jewish/Why-Sneakers-on-Yom-Kippur.htm

This is absolutely beautiful! It's a great help to understand about Yom Kippur. Thanks for sharing!

& yes we need more compassion for others....I hate to bring up money.....albeit just listening to those that feel lonely is perhaps the best medicine....& it doesn't cost much!!
G'mar Chatima Tova