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a) The story of Jonah is traditionally read on Yom Kippur.
b) The story of Jonah describes how, after the people of Nineveh heard Jonah's warning, they repented, put on sack cloth and ashes, and fasted, leading God to relent and forgive them. Yom Kippur being the climax of the Jewish penitential season, it makes sense to link Jonah and Yom Kippur.
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During Yom Kippur which story from the bible is read?
The book of Yonah (Jonah) is read during Mincha (the afternoon prayers) of Yom Kippur.
Yom kippur is also known as the day of atonement?
The Day of Atonement is Yom Kippur (Leviticus ch.23). This is the holiest day in Judaism and the day where even secular Jews attend synagogue. On Yom Kippur, Jewish people fast from all food and drinks for a complete 25hrs, starting just before sunset the previous day.
How do you pronounce Yom Kippur?
The pronounciation of yom kippur is yum-kipp-her.
What is the holiest day of the year for Jews?
Yom Kippur
Do some Mexicans do Yom Kippur?
Jewish Mexicans do Yom Kippur.
Why did the Yom Kippur war start?
Yom Kippur is not a person or a country, it is a holiday. The Egyptians chose to invade Israel on Yom Kippur because of its solemnity. They expected the Israelis to be unprepared on Yom Kippur, which was indeed the case.
What is the Hebrew Month preceding Yom Kippur?
First, we want to make sure that you don't think that Yom Kippur is a month. Yom Kippur is a single day, in the Hebrew month of Tishrei. Elul (אלול) is the month preceding Tishrei and all the days in it, including Yom Kippur.
Where was Yom Kippur originated?
Yom Kippur is from the Torah (Leviticus ch.23).
Do Mexicans celebrate yom kippur?
Jewish Mexicans celebrate Yom Kippur.
What is the definition for yom kippur?
Yom Kippur literally means "Day of Atonement".
Does California celebrate Yom Kippur?
Jews in California celebrate Yom Kippur the same way that Jews the world over celebrate Yom Kippur.
Where and when did Yom Kippur originate?
Yom Kippur originates from the Torah (Leviticus ch.23).
