Why is Rosh Hashana, on which we pig out on sweet foods, the most solemn day (two days, actually) of the year, while Yom Kippur, on which we fast, is supposed to be the most joyous?
I get Pesach, and I get Shavuot. I’m working on Purim. But I don’t get Rosh Hashana at all.
Shimshonit 
That’s a question for Michael.
Don’t forget how the young women used to dance on Yom Kippur (as well as on Tu b’Av). If we need any excuse for ahavat hinam, this is it. And don’t forget the abolition of the Yom Kippur mahzor as well!
I didn’t get to experience Rosh Hashana for the first time this year, but I will get to see how Yom Kippur is!
So far, most of the Hebrew holidays confuse me, but I can certainly approve of any that involve good food or celebrating.
Yom Kippur is making me nervous!
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