Kapparos erev Yom Kippur ( a Jewish custom on the eve before

This is a old age Jewish Orthodox practice that allows for the Jewish person to go into Yom kippur with a "eased" mind on the judgements G-d makes during this time to determine the fate for the upcoming year for His people and all the world. I decided to bring this beautiful custom to the attention of all those interested, and wanted to share the experience. The Chicken were then taken down the street from my house where they are given to a shochet ( a Jewish butcher that follows the laws of Kosher slaughtering.. and then the chickens I used to "transfer over my sins" to are given to charity, and needy families have a meal on their table.. It comes from the idea that charity brings merit to a person and saves from an negative decree that might have been decided on Rosh HaShana for the upcoming year.. Just before Yom kippur all the yearly decrees are changable up until Yom kippur which is why this custom is done just before the fast or during the days of awe..the ten days between Rosh HaShana and Yom kippur.. For more information, please email or post comment. Enjoy!

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[tordenskrald]

the idea of "transferring your sins" by killing a living creature is purely satanic, this ritual shows the real face of judaism.

yeah, i read the charity part as well but come on... this does not change the fact that the jews are washing THEIR sins down with OTHERS blood.

[neshamale770]

it's good you made that comment since this is a common misconception. The Torah clearly states that a person should realize they aren't literally transferring sins because yes, that is from a "satanic" source but instead take the concept, that because of your sins you deserve to die, and it's in the place of you and you realize it could be you who dies for your sin. Charity saves from evil decrees in heaven, including death for ones' misdeeds which is why we do it. Thanks for your response

[Nickidewbear]

Using a tarnegelot is "lo kashrut".

[827rover]

we can only imagine what has happened to these poor animals afterwords. they were probably ate alive or slaughtered with big butcher knife or maybe even tortured and then hanged. geezes people are insane..

[rrrina]

My grandfather, a Tzadik, and one of the first kosher butchers in Boro Park considered this custom barbaric and, in fact, un-Jewish. It is not in the Torah or the Talmud. It's cruel and unnecessary, and, in fact, goes against the principal of Tzar Baalei Chaim.

[BuffaloBillsLotion]

The reality of this tradition can be seen in certain Hasidic communities in Brooklyn, NY where many of the chickens are held by the neck and swung over the head of the person transferring their sins. Then the chickens, either dead or dying are given to the poor. Example, "Here, take my chicken to eat and as a bonus you can have my sins along with it" This illustrates how the person performing the act feels that the persons eating the chickens are lower. Good enough for others but not for Jews.

[jjlyden]

thank you so much for posting this! i teach religion at a community college, and your video helps us talk about rituals and what 'atonement' means.

[sarahbtsd]

very educational; thank you. if you're fasting, have an easy one.