Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is part of the Jewish high holy days and is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It is a somber commemoration that focuses on atonement, repentance, and forgiveness. Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, falls on the tenth day of the Jewish month of Tishrei, usually in September or October.

The Significance of Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, Jewish individuals engage in fasting, prayer, and introspection. It is a day of reflection, where people seek forgiveness for their sins and make amends with others. Yom Kippur is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away, as the Book of Life is said to be sealed on this day, determining the fate of each individual for the upcoming year.

Observing Yom Kippur

During Yom Kippur, Jewish communities gather in synagogues for services that include reciting prayers, reading from the Torah, and listening to the sound of the shofar (a ram's horn). It is customary to wear white clothing as a symbol of purity and to refrain from engaging in activities such as eating, drinking, bathing, and wearing leather shoes.