Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.. The name of the holiday translates from Hebrew to English as the Day of Atonement, and Jewish ...

When Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Friday, Oct. 11, Jewish people around the world will begin to observe the holiest day of the year in their religion. For 25 hours—until nightfall on Saturday ...

Yom Kippur translates from Hebrew to English as the "Day of Atonement." Here's everything to know about when and how the Jewish holiday is celebrated.

On Yom Kippur, Jewish people go to synagogue to hear and partake in prayer services. The beginning of Yom Kippur is marked with the recital of a prayer service called Kol Nidre, which takes place ...

Yom Kippur is also a day of reflection on personal relationships. It is customary to seek forgiveness from friends, family, and acquaintances for any wrongs committed during the year.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. Here's what the Jewish holiday honors and how it is celebrated.

Yom Kippur begins at sunset on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei and lasts until sundown on the 10th. It is commonly referred to as part of High Holy Days. In 2017, the holiday falls on ...

While Yom Kippur is a time to reflect on the sins of last year, it's not all gloom and doom. It is also a reminder that God grants redemption. Request Reprint & Licensing Submit Correction View ...

Yom Kippur concludes a 10-day period known as the “Days of Awe” that begins with the Jewish New Year, which is called Rosh Hashanah. Jews around the world are to face their misdeeds and sins ...

As Rosh Hashanah concludes, it leads up to Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.. There are a number of traditions that take place during the High Holidays. Here's what to know about ...