Yom Kippur, Judaism
What and when is Yom Kippur? Judaism's holiest day, the Day of Atonement, starts Friday
At sundown this Friday, Jews across the world will begin Yom Kippur when they will fast and reflect on wrongdoings from the last year.
When is Yom Kippur 2024? What to know about Judaism's holiest day of the years
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The name of the holiday translates from Hebrew to English as the Day of Atonement, and Jewish people may spend the day fasting,
A guide for Yom Kippur 2024
As Yom Kippur 2024 approaches this evening, Jews worldwide prepare for the most solemn day in the year. This guide provides essential information on fasting times, prayer schedules and customs associated with the Day of Atonement, offering practical and spiritual insights for observant Jews and those interested in understanding the holy day.
What is Yom Kippur and how is it celebrated by Jewish people? Here's what to know
The Jewish new year has been ushered in, and Yom Kippur is on its way. Why is it the 'holiest' of holidays for Jews? Here's what to know.
Yom Kippur is here. What to know about the holy Jewish day
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The name of the holiday translates from Hebrew to English as the Day of Atonement, and Jewish people may spend the day fasting,
What is Yom Kippur and how is it celebrated?
Yom Kippur is the most important day of the year for the Jewish faith and ends the 10-day period of repentance and reflection known as the “High Holidays,” which began with Rosh Hashanah.
When Is Yom Kippur and Sukkot 2024? Everything To Know About These Jewish Holidays
Yom Kippur 2024 and Sukkot are almost here! Yom Kippur and Sukkot's dates are based on the Hebrew calendar and vary each year in the secular calendar. Learn about the history of Yom Kippur and Sukkot,
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This Yom Kippur, the ‘Al Chet’ of Denial Hangs Over the Whole World
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New top Sephardic rabbi backs rulings that soldiers in combat must eat on Yom Kippur
Seeking to allay concerns of ultra-Orthodox troops in Gaza, David Yosef notes existing protocols barring them from fasting, ...
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Op-Ed: A Journey through Yom Kippur
No day, except the Sabbath, is more sacred than Yom Kippur. Jews seek to get closer to God and are given space to connect with their souls. This day embodies the themes of forgiveness and ...
The Ancient Yom Kippur Tradition Of Chicken Twirling
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