I am not a Jew. I am not any religion. I am a dyed in the wool Atheist. But the Jewish tradition of making amends for the wrongs of the past year just rings a bell with me. With the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, approaching tomorrow, I feel that I would like to share what my dear friend Adam posted today:
As Yom Kippur approaches...
To those I have wronged in the past year (online and off), I ask your forgiveness.
To those I have helped, I wish I could have done more.
To those I did not help when I had opportunity, I am truly sorry.
To those who have helped me, I am deeply grateful.
And please, do not wish Jews a happy Yom Kippur. That is SO wrong.
You might as well wish a Christian a happy Good Friday, aren't you THRILLED your savior was tortured and killed on this day?
It's not a day of happiness and celebration, it is a day of reflection and atonement and making right for wrongs you have done.
Wish a Jew an easy fast, or a peaceful holiday for Yom Kippur.
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