Rabbi Akiva and the Soul of Yom Kippur
Rabbi Daniel Glatstein
Why is Yom Kippur considered one of the most joyous days of the year? This lesson explores Rabbi Akiva’s deep connection to Yom Kippur, his teaching that the Jewish people are always Hashem’s beloved children, and how that relationship helps explain the power of teshuvah, atonement, and the joy at the heart of the holiest day of the year.

