The fast-day of Yom Kippur, known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest in the Jewish calendar. In the sister volume to this book, "A Myrtle Among Reeds," David Prashker explored the history and nature of Jewish prayer through the daily service of worship. Now he continues that journey, exploring the rites and ceremonies, the poetry and legends, that comprise one of the world's oldest known religious practices. This book is essential reading for every Jew, and for all who are interested in Judaism, or the act of prayer in any form. No religious school classroom should be without it.