I saw a story on NPR about how, in preparation for Yom Kippur (which begins at sundown tonight), many Orthodox Jews participate in a chicken-swinging ritual. Apparently, however, it has become quite a controversy and some Orthodox Jews are rejecting the tradition, suggesting that money be swung instead. I wanted to get a better idea of how this chicken-swinging ritual might actually look – especially the part where a chicken for each family member is slaughtered as a symbol of atonement. This is a video I found from the New York Times that shows what Kapparos is all about.
This is my exchange, this is my substitute, this is my atonement. This rooster/hen will go to its death (or this money will go to charity), while I will enter and proceed to a good long life and to peace.
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I just got an email with this video from a person who I think might be its creator. In any case, the video is pretty great.
Edit: Hmmm. It seems that it's getting cut off and only showing the left half because blogger is dumb. I think if you click on it, it'll take you to YouTube, where you can watch it properly.
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