Kol Nidre--2010

• Who can find a virtuous woman? her price is far above rubies
• She openth her mouth with wisdom, and in her mouth is the law of kindness

This post was originally published on October 8, 2008. This year Kol Nidre is tonight, September 17th.

Tonight is Kol Nidre, the eve of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, historically the most holy day in the Biblical calendar. It's one of the Lord's appointed times--a sabbath of solemn rest; a day of fasting; a holy convocation, or gathering; and a day of offering up of sacrifice.

Jewish and Messianic people everywhere meet tonight to say the Kol Nidre prayer, which means "all vows". Traditionally, on this night you are released from all personal vows you made to the Lord in the past year. It also begins the 25 hour Yom Kippur fast.

As a believer, Yom Kippur is another chance for me to pause and remember that Yeshua Ha'mashiach, Jesus the Messiah, has made atonement once and for all for all of my sins.

Prophetically, it's in the portion of the Biblical year that has not yet been fulfilled, along with the Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, or Rosh Hoshana) just past, and the Feast of Tabernacles or booths (Sukkot), which begins next Wednesday night.

Here is a link to a You-Tube video of a cantor saying the Kol Nidre prayers.

Until next time...