What does God mean when He commands us to "afflict our souls" and "deny ourselves" on Yom Kippur? In this insightful discussion, Jonathan Bernis explores the deep spiritual purpose behind the traditional 25-hour Yom Kippur fast. Going without food and drink is far more than a physical tradition—it quenches the demands of the flesh so our hearts can become fully attuned to God. Drawing from the ancient High Priests who had to examine their lives before entering the Holy of Holies, discover how self-denial positions us to draw near to God's presence. Watch the full program here: https://youtu.be/OUZDiiTvWGo Join our family of Shalom Partners, reaching Jewish people every month to see "all Israel saved." (Romans 11:26) Become a Shalom Partner today: https://bit.ly/3FXKVtg #YomKippur #Fasting #AfflictYourSoul #HolyOfHolies #JewishVoice