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Considered one of the most important Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur is a time where one must atone for sins committed throughout the year. Our guide will help you learn more about fasting, praying and prepare you for this high holy day.
During Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday also known as the Day of Atonement, adults are required to refrain from eating or drinking for a 25-hour period from one-half hour Read More
Yom Kippur is a Jewish holy day that takes place 10 days after Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year). Also known as the Day of Atonement, it is a time for introspection, Read More
Yom Kippur is among the best-known and most-observed Jewish holidays, even among those Jews who do not describe themselves as religious. This day includes extensive prayer Read More
The Yom Kippur fast is an important part of observing this holy day. Because Yom Kippur is a day of self-denial, Jews abstain from the pleasure of food and focus instead on Read More
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Occurring on the 10th day off the Hebrew month Tishrei, Yom Kippur is the final day for Jews to Read More
Properly breaking the fast for Yom Kippur requires caution in regards to your health, as well as strict adherence to religious traditions. While it is tempting to end the Read More
The Yom Kippur Eve Feast is the pre-fast meal and an important part of atonement. Eat the food with joy and acceptance that it's a time to forgive and be forgiven. These Read More
Seudah Mafseket, or "last meal," is the traditional Jewish feast that is celebrated just before Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement. Jews are expected to fast Read More
Part of Yom Kippur, the traditional Jewish holiday also known as the Day of Atonement, is following a strict prayer schedule throughout the day. While the level of Read More
Attending prayer services at your shul, or synagogue, is an important part of observing Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day that is also known as the Day of Atonement. Five Read More
It is the dream of many Jews to celebrate Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, in Israel at least once in their lives. Making this dream come true, however, can be quite a Read More
Knowing how to properly dress on Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday also known as the Day of Atonement, will depend on how closely you follow the ancient rituals and customs of Read More
Whether you are attending a Jewish prayer service for the first time or are reminiscing about your bar mitzvah, you may wonder how to behave in an Orthodox synagogue. While Read More
Yom Kippur, falling on the Jewish calendar's tenth day, seventh month is the Day of Atonement, when observers atone for their sins. It is the last day of the Jewish year to Read More
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the holiest of all Jewish holidays. Lasting from 30 minutes before sundown until just after nightfall the next Read More
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