A Day of Silence and Reflection - Yom Kippur
In person or Online
co-led with Elaine Retholtz
10am-7pm

Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement, a day when, as a community, Jews are asked to reflect on their actions of the past year and to ask for atonement for any actions that were unskillful. In support of this day, for over 20 years, NYI has hosted a day of silence and reflection.

This year New York Insight will continue the annual Yom Kippur tradition. We are happy to offer a hybrid event. All are welcome to participate. While we acknowledge the culture of “shul hopping” – coming for a part of the day and moving on, we ask that you make sure to register for this event no matter the length of time you plan to stay. That said, we encourage you to consider staying until the close of the retreat – experiencing the urgency (samvega) of our aspirations and intentions as the day comes to an end remembering the traditional image of the gates of heaven closing for the  year.

As always, there will be meditations focused on the idea of right action, the difference between guilt and remorse, the laws of karma, forgiveness, and lovingkindness. There will also be an opportunity for mindful discussion of various aspects of the Buddhist perspective on atonement. Doors open at 9:30am. If you are participating via zoom, you will be able to login at
9:50 AM.

Pre-registration is required. Please note the NY Insight

This daylong retreat is a dana (donation) based event, with donations being directed to New York Insight and the Buddhist Global Relief Fund.Thank you for your generosity!