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How is Yom Kippur celebrated? A Beginner's Guide to Atonement

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How is Yom Kippur celebrated? A Beginner's Guide to Atonement

Growing up, I had a sort of grudging appreciation for Yom Kippur. The services were long and the fasting uncomfortable, but I appreciated the way it required silence. Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Rosh […]

When, why Jewish people fast and proper greetings

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When, why Jewish people fast and proper greetings

Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah Discover the meaning and traditions of four major Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover and Hanukkah. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and a holy day in the Jewish calendar, begins on Friday. According to the American Jewish Committee, the holy day will cause […]

When is the Jewish Day of Atonement and what should you know?

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When is the Jewish Day of Atonement and what should you know?

The Story of Yom Kippur, Explained A brief explanation of the history of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. Buzz60 Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The name of the holiday can be translated from Hebrew into English as Day of Atonement. Jewish […]