We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism

On Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the Jewish year, devout Jews make two public admissions of sin—Ashamnu and Al Chet. These are recited no fewer than 10 times in the course of 24 hours. Forty learned contributors examine the biblical roots of confession, its evolution in rabbinic thought, and its modern manifestations. 287 pages, hardcover. Jewish Lights.