Just as the Mitzvos relating to Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Sukkos characterize those Yamim Tovim, the Yom KippurAvodah, as described in Parshas Achray Mos (Vayikra, Perek), characterizes Yom Kippur as a time of atonement. Without the Bais Hamikdash, we are unable to participate in that experience, and it is difficult for us to visualize what Yom Kippur was really like. It is the intended purpose of this Sefer to be of assistance in the study of those portions of the Chumash and Rashi that pertain to the Yom Kippur Avodah. Wherever commentaries differ on elements of the Avodah, Rashi's opinion, as outlined in his commentary on Chumash, has been followed.

In order to crystallize the concepts deriving from a study of the applicable portions of the Chumash, illustrations with a brief description have been presented. Comments on certain Pessukim which require greater elaboration have been presented separately. These comments explain difficult phrases and describe the functions of each of the Korbanos of Yom Kippur.

This volume also seeks to assist the reader in gaining a better understanding of the procedure of the day as it appears in the Tefillos of Yom Kippur