Episode 17 The Enduring Power of Kol Nidrei

Yom Kippur and Shabbat seem radically different, but the mahzor suggests that they’re closely linked.

When we sin, we create parts of our lives where we pretend that God's presence is no longer there. 

The repetitive nature of the Yom Kippur amidah emphasizes the connection among Jews across time and space.

The traditional prayer for those who have past demonstrates the unique Jewish approach to continuity.