364

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Yom Kippur is the only day of the year on which the Satan is unable to lodge accusations against Klal Yisrael.  The gematria of the word haSatan is 364 (hei=5, sin=300, tes=9, nun=50; 5+300+9+50=364), for the Satan denounces Yisrael 364 days of the year.  But on the 365th day, Yom Kippur, Satan is powerless. ~ Maharsha, Yoma 2a
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  1. ES's avatar ES says:
    October 13, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    I’m having trouble understanding this according to the Jewish (lunar) calendar in which there are only 354.25 days in a year. Any explanations?

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    • Emuna Daily's avatar Emuna Daily says:
      October 14, 2016 at 2:16 am

      I was thinking the same thing. My original thought was that although we primarily use the lunar calendar in Judaism, we don’t ignore the solar calendar. I can’t think of an example, but I know it is used for something. However, it is still difficult considering we are discussing the previous year as it relates to YK, which should obviously be by the lunar calendar. I am also bothered by this, but I’m sure the Maharsha has his reasoning

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