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Sermon

6 years ago • Sep 15, 2018

Do Good People Need Yom Kippur?

By
Rabbi Dr. Dvora Weisberg , Ph.D.

Shabbat Vayeileh Sermon. Rabbi Dvora Weisberg

Have you ever wondered, “I have not committed any of the sins mentioned in the Yom Kippur prayers, so why should I go to services?” Have you ever thought, “ I have done unforgivable things?” This sermon responds to those questions… and more.