Being sorry, being forgiven and being able to forgive yourself, are just a few key ingredients to leading a happy life. They are integrated into the notion of having a moral compass, a conscious guiding us through the paths of what we believe to be right and wrong. The ability to be truly sorry for when we go against this, and then being able to forgive ourselves, is no less significant in this cycle of atonement. These themes are reflected upon in most worldwide religions, each with their own underlining story, rituals and traditions. The Jewish festival of Yom Kippur mirrors the significance of these attributes. It is based on the parable of Jonah, a powerful story told in the Torah.
Yom Kippur takes place ten days after the Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The Jewish people use the days in between to say sorry to whoever they have wronged in the past twelve months. It is a time to not just say the words, but to express their sincerity in whichever way best suits the situation. It is a time to acknowledge their wrongdoing towards people in their lives and towards God. This is done through building new bonds in relationships, fasting and giving money to charity. TrueTube has provided an assembly script and film for this religious festival. The assembly script provides activities, key features and the history of Yom Kippur. The short, accompanying film takes to the streets of London, revealing the personal apologies of the public. Facing guilt, letting go of bitterness and moving forward from conflict, offer an escape from the hatred too often attached to such matters. These principles do not have to be limited to religion. It is something we should all strive towards and a key lesson for students to learn.
Yom Kippur takes place ten days after the Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The Jewish people use the days in between to say sorry to whoever they have wronged in the past twelve months. It is a time to not just say the words, but to express their sincerity in whichever way best suits the situation. It is a time to acknowledge their wrongdoing towards people in their lives and towards God. This is done through building new bonds in relationships, fasting and giving money to charity. TrueTube has provided an assembly script and film for this religious festival. The assembly script provides activities, key features and the history of Yom Kippur. The short, accompanying film takes to the streets of London, revealing the personal apologies of the public. Facing guilt, letting go of bitterness and moving forward from conflict, offer an escape from the hatred too often attached to such matters. These principles do not have to be limited to religion. It is something we should all strive towards and a key lesson for students to learn.
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