Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a day-long fast, confession, and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.
- 2021 date: Sunset, 15 September – , nightfall, 16 September
- 2022 date: Sunset, 4 October – , nightfall, 5 October
- Observances: Fasting, prayer, abstaining from physical pleasures, refraining from work
- Observed by: Jews, Samaritans
- Significance: Atonement for personal sins, fate of each person is sealed for the upcoming year
- Related to: Rosh Hashanah, which precedes Yom Kippur
I pray your celebration is filled with love among family and friends.
Melinda
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