Alan Bright on Instagram: "Kol Nidrei is the opening prayer of Yom Kippur, recited as the sun sets and the holiest day of the year begins. Its haunting melody and ancient words set the tone for 25 hours of reflection, repentance, and renewal. The prayer itself asks God to annul vows and promises we may have made but cannot keep—reminding us of human frailty, our longing for forgiveness, and our need to begin again with honesty and humility. More than just words, Kol Nidrei is a spiritual doorway