Jewish Holidays Explained: What is Yom Kippur?

This short video provides a brief introduction to the process of teshuvah (repentance), culminating in the holiday of Yom Kippur. Rabbi John Carrier of Reform Burbank Temple Emanuel explains how fasting and afflicting our physical bodies helps us focus on prayer, spirituality, and our connection with God. Created in 2017, the dates mentioned in this video are not correct.Â