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Rabbi Berel and Rachel Sasokin. Photo courtesy of Chabad at Kent State website.

Community observes Yom Kippur through thoughtful traditions

Grace Kindl, Reporter October 5, 2022

Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement.” Following Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, this High Holy Day is a time for prayer, reflection, repentance and amending the sins of the past year. Yom Kippur...

Hillel kicks off Jewish holy days with Rosh Hashana celebration

Audrianna Modon September 21, 2017

Jewish students celebrated Rosh Hashanah at Hillel Wednesday with song, prayer, food and a sense of community.Abigail Bucy, a sophomore communications studies major and attendee of the event, said Rosh...

Hillel Kicks Off Jewish New Year Celebration

Kelly Powell September 12, 2015

The Kent State University Hillel chapter is beginning its celebration of the Jewish High Holidays on Sunday from 5-8 p.m.The High Holidays consist of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Chaya Kessler, Jewish...

Kent State students celebrate day of atonement with Yom Kippur

Haley Keding October 2, 2014

For Mimi Raizen, Yom Kippur was the day everything stopped.Raizen, a sophomore theater performance major, celebrated Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, abroad in Israel last year.Raizen traveled...