Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, provides time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal at Loyola Marymount University. The university’s Jewish community gathered for Yom Kippur services on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, and Monday, Sept. 21, on The Hill at the Malone Student Center. The services offered students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to observe the sacred day through prayer, contemplation, and community.
As part of the Yom Kippur experience, LMU Hillel is also hosting a special “Clay and Torah” program on Monday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in The Cave. The gathering will explore the story of Jonah, a biblical text traditionally studied on Yom Kippur for its themes of repentance, compassion, and personal transformation.
Participants will engage in a discussion of the Book of Jonah, sharing reflections and insights on the story’s enduring lessons. The program is designed to encourage thoughtful conversation about responsibility, forgiveness, and growth while creating space for community connection and learning.
Following the study session, attendees will take part in a creative clay challenge inspired by Jonah’s story. Combining artistic expression with Jewish learning, the activity offers a hands-on way to reflect on the themes of Yom Kippur while fostering creativity, conversation, and community among students.