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…>> Torah portion Parshat Tzav: Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Jeremiah 7:21-8:3; 9:22-9:23. 0 n Yom Kippur, we recite confessional prayers. These prayers of confession are noteworthy in that they are stated in the first person plural. The rabbis tell us that it is forbid- den to humiliate or shame another person; therefore, we say these confessions in the first person plural form as this enables those who have committed any of these offenses to atone ...…

















































