Rabbinic Penitential Prayers (Seliḥot) for Yom Kippur

Whereas the biblical description of Yom Kippur (Leviticus 16) focuses primarily on Temple rites, the rabbinic tradition elaborates on the penitential aspect of the day, both expanding on the confession offered by the high priest in the Temple and developing a penitential and confessional liturgy for individuals and the community.