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Post by bluesron on Oct 3, 2006 16:26:36 GMT -5
hey guys a question about Yom Kippur for you??
How many days does it last? I know on my calendar it only shows one day (yesterday here in the states) I assume it started at sundown on Sunday and ended sundown Monday here.
Reason i ask, a girl at work has been calling in absent for a religious holiday, and I was led to believe by her supervisor that it was for Yom Kippur. They've never had to deal with Jewish holidays at work (this is the boondocks in Western Arkansas after all ) and i want to make sure they understand about it so they don't make it tough on her. She's been calling in every day since Saturday, which i explained was Shabbas (sp?) but i didn't know where Yom Kippur was on a Monday, whether you observed it the whole weekend or not.
I figured not since Ben has posted over the weekend and I know its his policy not to be on computer during religious holidays.
I had no explanation for them why she called in for today (Tuesday) using the same reason.
these Southern Baptists and Pentecostals don't understand and I don't want them to give the girl any grief. I didn't think she was an observent Jew, as i don't ever remember her taking off any other Saturdays. But if she's being sincere I'd like to be able to explain it to her supervisor anyway. i'd hate to think she was pulling a fast one, just cuz she thinks they won't catch on lol.
Any help you can give me I'd appreciate it.
Ron
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Post by robertaxel on Oct 3, 2006 18:27:14 GMT -5
I have not been real observant, but my understanding is that it is sundown the day before to sundown on that day (Monday this year). Bear in mind, that any Saturday is the sabbath and is not a work day for religious Jews. The entire period from Rosh Hoshanah to Yom Kippur is considered the high holy days, but only Rosh Hoshanah, Yom Kippur and the Sabbath are observed as holidays from work...
corrections welcomed..
Robert
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Post by egoodstein on Oct 3, 2006 19:30:36 GMT -5
I have not been real observant, but my understanding is that it is sundown the day before to sundown on that day (Monday this year). Bear in mind, that any Saturday is the sabbath and is not a work day for religious Jews. The entire period from Rosh Hoshanah to Yom Kippur is considered the high holy days, but only Rosh Hoshanah, Yom Kippur and the Sabbath are observed as holidays from work... corrections welcomed.. Robert **That's how I understand it also. I'm also not observant but was raised that way. Just because the whole period is high holy days doesn't mean you take off every day & they end at the end of Yom Kippur. That's right about length of time of holiday as well (sundown to sundown). As far as I know & have ever experienced Yom Kippur has never been two days. Passover (of course round Easter) is sometimes celebrated with TWO seders by religious Jews though, & I've known a few people to take off two days then. But Ben is the observant religious fellow here, so I def. think he knows the real truth  . Ed |
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Post by dawnstar on Oct 4, 2006 2:55:28 GMT -5
It last one day which is good since it's a fast day-no eating, no drinking. Lasting 8 days would be a real problem It started sundown on Sunday and went until nightfall on Monday. Good to give Sunday off too since you have to make sure you eat before it starts and there's synagogue usually in the early afternoon. Tuesday was a regular day. However, this weekend starting Friday sundown until Sunday night is Sukkot and the next weekend Friday sundown until Sunday night is also out-Simchat Torah. After that, you're in the clear for a while Wish you'd asked on a Yahoo list since my main computer is down and I didn't have this board listed anywhere. I'd have answered sooner. Ben hey guys a question about Yom Kippur for you?? How many days does it last? I know on my calendar it only shows one day (yesterday here in the states) I assume it started at sundown on Sunday and ended sundown Monday here. Reason i ask, a girl at work has been calling in absent for a religious holiday, and I was led to believe by her supervisor that it was for Yom Kippur. They've never had to deal with Jewish holidays at work (this is the boondocks in Western Arkansas after all ) and i want to make sure they understand about it so they don't make it tough on her. She's been calling in every day since Saturday, which i explained was Shabbas (sp?) but i didn't know where Yom Kippur was on a Monday, whether you observed it the whole weekend or not. I figured not since Ben has posted over the weekend and I know its his policy not to be on computer during religious holidays. I had no explanation for them why she called in for today (Tuesday) using the same reason. these Southern Baptists and Pentecostals don't understand and I don't want them to give the girl any grief. I didn't think she was an observent Jew, as i don't ever remember her taking off any other Saturdays. But if she's being sincere I'd like to be able to explain it to her supervisor anyway. i'd hate to think she was pulling a fast one, just cuz she thinks they won't catch on lol. Any help you can give me I'd appreciate it. Ron |
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Post by dawnstar on Oct 4, 2006 2:59:01 GMT -5
You can add two days for Sukkot, this weekend and another two days for Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah next weekend. Also no work allowed days. Ben I have not been real observant, but my understanding is that it is sundown the day before to sundown on that day (Monday this year). Bear in mind, that any Saturday is the sabbath and is not a work day for religious Jews. The entire period from Rosh Hoshanah to Yom Kippur is considered the high holy days, but only Rosh Hoshanah, Yom Kippur and the Sabbath are observed as holidays from work... corrections welcomed.. Robert |
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Post by bluesron on Oct 4, 2006 5:14:47 GMT -5
it's ok Ben thanks for responding anyway. it wasn't a big deal, just curious is all. guess the girl pulled a scam for calling in for the holy day on Tuesday then lol. guess that will be her problem. oy vey! Ron It last one day which is good since it's a fast day-no eating, no drinking. Lasting 8 days would be a real problem It started sundown on Sunday and went until nightfall on Monday. Good to give Sunday off too since you have to make sure you eat before it starts and there's synagogue usually in the early afternoon. Tuesday was a regular day. However, this weekend starting Friday sundown until Sunday night is Sukkot and the next weekend Friday sundown until Sunday night is also out-Simchat Torah. After that, you're in the clear for a while Wish you'd asked on a Yahoo list since my main computer is down and I didn't have this board listed anywhere. I'd have answered sooner. Ben hey guys a question about Yom Kippur for you?? How many days does it last? I know on my calendar it only shows one day (yesterday here in the states) I assume it started at sundown on Sunday and ended sundown Monday here. Reason i ask, a girl at work has been calling in absent for a religious holiday, and I was led to believe by her supervisor that it was for Yom Kippur. They've never had to deal with Jewish holidays at work (this is the boondocks in Western Arkansas after all ) and i want to make sure they understand about it so they don't make it tough on her. She's been calling in every day since Saturday, which i explained was Shabbas (sp?) but i didn't know where Yom Kippur was on a Monday, whether you observed it the whole weekend or not. I figured not since Ben has posted over the weekend and I know its his policy not to be on computer during religious holidays. I had no explanation for them why she called in for today (Tuesday) using the same reason. these Southern Baptists and Pentecostals don't understand and I don't want them to give the girl any grief. I didn't think she was an observent Jew, as i don't ever remember her taking off any other Saturdays. But if she's being sincere I'd like to be able to explain it to her supervisor anyway. i'd hate to think she was pulling a fast one, just cuz she thinks they won't catch on lol. Any help you can give me I'd appreciate it. Ron |
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Post by bluesron on Oct 4, 2006 5:17:52 GMT -5
Rob Ed and Ben thanks for your replies. Answered my question anyway.
Guess the young lady pulled a scam calling in on tuesday for the holy day, but that's her lookout i guess.
they'll have to give her the benefit of the doubt as far as actually attending Sabbath and Yom Kippur services.
Ron
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. Ed
