Use of kippur spread in the medieval period, with Yom Kippur (יום כיפור) becoming the holiday's name in Yiddish and Kippur (כיפור) in Ladino. In modern Hebrew, Yom Kippur or simply Kippur is the common …

Dec 5, 2025 · Yom Kippur, most solemn and holiest of Jewish holidays when Jews seek to expiate their sins and achieve reconciliation with God. Yom Kippur is observed on the 10th day of the month of …

The Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur serves as a focal point for repentance and reconciliation. Its primary aim is to facilitate a deep, introspective process of seeking forgiveness from God and fellow …

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a 25-hour solemn fast day, during which Jewish people pray, seek forgiveness and a fresh start both with God and their fellows.

Oct 1, 2025 · Yom Kippur is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services …

Yom Kippur is a Jewish day of fasting and prayer that falls ten days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. According to Jewish tradition, every individual’s fate for the year is “written” on Rosh …

May 29, 2025 · Explore the deep history and evolving meaning of Yom Kippur—from ancient priestly rituals to modern observances focused on repentance, reflection, and spiritual renewal in Judaism.