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Yom Kippur, or the day of atonement is a Jewish feast that is celebrated with a 25 hour fast. It takes place on the tenth day of the seventh month, per Leviticus 16:29. In 2014, it falls on October 3rd through the 4th.
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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.
What is the holiest day of the year for Jews?
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur will never fall on which day?
Yom Kippur can fall on ANY day of the week.
Does Yom Kippur mean fasting in ancient Hebrew?
No. Yom Kippur is a fast day, but that is not the literal meaning of the phrase. Yom Kippur (יום כיפור) means "day of atonement" in Ancient Hebrew. Yom means day and Kippur means atonenment.Fasting = tsom (צום) or ta'anit (תענית)
What is the definition for yom kippur?
Yom Kippur literally means "Day of Atonement".
Where does Yom Kippur happen and why?
Yom kippur is the Hebrew day of atonement and it is a worldwide event.
Who was involved in Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, it's not the celebration of an event.
What is the holiest day in Judaism and a day of atonement for all Jews?
The holiday in question is YOM KIPPUR.
What are the holidays for Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is the holiday. In English it's called The Day of Atonement.
What food is eaten on Yom Kippur festival?
None - Yom Kippur is a Jewish fast day.
What is the hoilest day in the Jewish year?
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for most Jews
What is the name of the feast on Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is a fast day. This means no food or water for 25 hours.
