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How Were Your Yom Kippur Shoes?
Yom Kippur is truly one of Judaism’s most sacred holidays, if only because it brings millions of Jews together to unite and proclaim, “Man, bagels never tasted so good.” Fasts have been broken; sins, atoned; and, hopefully, shoes well worn. We hope some of our recommendations influenced you this season, and we’d be thrilled to...
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Top 7 Yom Kippur Shoes for Women in 2014
Let’s be frank for a moment: if you’ve found this website, you’re probably a woman. Sure, (some) men care about fashion (sometimes), but we’d bet that more husbands than wives are willing to toss on a comfy pair of garish old running shoes to show humility before the Lord. Women know that style matters when...
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Top 7 Yom Kippur Shoes for Men In 2014
When it comes to Yom Kippur shoes for men, they don’t have as much of a choice as the fairer sex. Men’s shoes styles are culturally limited to brown and black leather, with the biggest deciding factor being whether to opt for laces or a slip-on—oh, the difficult decisions! Luckily, vegan-friendly trends have given men...
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Top 7 Yom Kippur Shoes for Girls In 2014
We imagine that girls must detest Yom Kippur, for there is perhaps no greater consumer of pretty shoes than young girls, and no other day so restrictive about footwear. But, thankfully, many Yom Kippur shoes for girls are inexpensive, and happen to bypass leather regardless—who wants to spend $100 making a shoe for a child who’ll...
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Top 7 Yom Kippur Shoes for Boys in 2014
Sure, boys have it easy on Yom Kippur—until they’ve undergone their bar mitzvah, they’re free to eat and drink all they like. That’s why it’s important to lay down the law early when it comes to leather: start them on the forbidden stuff early, and by the time the heavy transition comes up, they’ll have...
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Check out the Yom Kippur Shoes New Logo
After many weeks of work, we’re pleased to unveil our new logo! The goal of the new logo was balance the fun and the seriousness of our holiest of days. New Logo Aspects Some of the things to notice with the new logo include the following: Two representative/distinctive colors: Blue: indicating Knowledge, Trust, Tranquility, Calm, Peace,...
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What Types of Yom Kippur Shoes Exist?
There is only one rule when it comes to types of Yom Kippur shoes: no leather. Everything else is kosher, from Biblical substitutes like wood and palm leaves to materials Moses never dreamt of: plastic, polyester, canvas and pleather are all technically safe under Jewish law. Some rabbis may grumble at modern styles and comforts...
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What Are Yom Kippur Shoes?
Have you ever gone to synagogue on Yom Kippur, looked down at the ground and noticed something… different? Instead of modern leather shoes, many will wear “Yom Kippur shoes”: sneakers, sandals or Crocs clashing with their dressy suits and skirts. Why the fashion faux pas with Yom Kippur Shoes? The answer dates back to a...
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What is YomKippurShoes.com all about?
“…On the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD” A Little Talmud on Yom Kippur Shoes This passage from the Book of Leviticus, commanding Jewish...
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