Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement
LEV.16.29
Leviticus 16:29-34
This is considered the highest of holy days and is commanded as an everlasting holy day. It is almost always connected with some kind of fasting. There is no work to be done. Typically, it is a time of heavy reflection and deep prayer. It is a time to look back and ask forgiveness for overlooked sins and transgressions. Broken relationships should be addressed if possible, and asking/granting forgiveness to others is something that should be done.
It is a special set apart day to dedicate to getting right with others and with Yahweh. Fasting is biblically good for our body and soul. It allows us to connect more closely with Yah. Yeshua fasted and spent time in reflection every time he had hard things to do. Hearing from the Father is the only way to truly be right.
Our families personal tradition includes:
1 Fasting at least 24 hours.
2 Writing a personal letter to Yahweh throughout the day. We listing our failings, pains, and shortcomings. We ask him for forgiveness and commit to repent from continuing those things.
3 At the end of the day, we burn the letters. It reminds us thay when we get right with Yah, our trangressions will be forever erased from judgement. This has a spiritually releasing effect. We believe it truly honors Him.
The earliest followers truly held this day of highest importance, and I believe we also need to. It can be easy to get in a rhythm and ignore or forget the wrongs we do daily. This is a once a year chance to STOP, and reflect on our relationship to the father and those around us.
This website has good basic information on the holy day if you dont know anything about it:
https://www.ifcj.org/learn/jewish-holidays/what-is-yom-kippur