Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. The purpose of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is to practice forgiving others and repentance for one’s ...

Yom Kippur, which translates to the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Given its significance and the fact that it's marked on the calendar as a holiday, you might think ...

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(CNN) --Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism. The holiday technically spans two calendar days, because the Jewish calendar is ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins this month. Yom Kippur translates from Hebrew to English as the "Day of Atonement." Jewish people may spend the day fasting or attending ...

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for people of the Jewish faith. This year, it will be celebrated at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 24 and lasts until sundown on Monday, Sept. 25. Translated to ...

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For Jewish people around the world, Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is the holiest and most solemn day of the year. It’s a time of deep introspection, spiritual cleansing, and heartfelt prayer. But ...

(CNN) — Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year for people who practice Judaism. The holiday technically spans two calendar days, because the Jewish calendar is ...