The Washington Post’s Michelle Boorstein writes on the 33 Jewish members of Congress and how they balance their political responsibility and piety during the High Holidays. During the 10-day period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Jews reflect on their flaws, admit errors and ask for forgiveness, which puts public figures in a peculiar position. “We fast on Yom Kippur,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “I think the rest of it is pretty much private.”