At sundown this Friday, Jews across the world will begin Yom Kippur when they will fast and reflect on wrongdoings from the ...

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Preparations for the solemn Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur, when the observant atone for their sins through fasting and prayer ...

Many Jews worldwide will mark Yom Kippur in fasting and prayer at their synagogues this weekend. But for the faithful in ...

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Yom Kippur, the Jewish “Day of Atonement”, is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. No day, except the Sabbath, is more sacred than Yom Kippur. Jews seek to get closer to God and are given space to ...

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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 ...