Yom Kippur

October 3, 2014 | Aline Barros

Yom Kippur: A Day of Reflection, Forgiveness and Fasting (VIDEO)

It is a special time of the year for the Jewish community. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is celebrated this year starting on the evening of October 3 to the evening on October 4. Rabbi Elhanan ‘Sunny’ Schnitzer, from Bethesda Jewish Congregation, said there are two holidays during a 10 day period: Rosh Hashanah, the […]

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October 2, 2014 | Krista Brick

Five Things to Know, Today, Oct. 2 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 2, in Montgomery County: 1- Tomorow is the start of Yom Kippur, a Jewish day of reflection and forgiveness. 2- The public is invited to testify tonight at the Montgomery County Planning Board in support of or with recommendations for changes or additions to the Draft Ovid Hazen […]

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