In this episode of Holy Days, Holy People, we explore Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—and discover why the holiest day on the Jewish calendar is not a day of fear, but a day of forgiveness, mercy, and the joy of beginning again.

In this episode, Fellowship President and Global CEO Yael Eckstein explains the biblical origins of Yom Kippur and how this sacred day brings the High Holy Days to their conclusion. You’ll learn how Jewish people observe Yom Kippur through fasting, prayer, repentance, and reflection—and why the day is devoted not only to seeking forgiveness from God, but also to making peace with one another.

You’ll discover why asking forgiveness from another person is such an important part of Yom Kippur. True repentance requires us to take responsibility for the ways we have hurt others, make amends where possible, ...