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What is special is that this is the only day of the year during which the second verse of the prayer is said out loud. We can do that because on Yom Kippur we are like angels (no eating, and dressed in white). The verse we say out loud is a refrain normally cried out only in heaven.The Shema is a special prayer that involves treating God with respect and announcing our belief in Him and our obedience.
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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.
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).
What is the definition for yom kippur?
Yom Kippur literally means "Day of Atonement".
Do Mexicans celebrate yom kippur?
Jewish Mexicans celebrate Yom Kippur.
Does California celebrate Yom Kippur?
Jews in California celebrate Yom Kippur the same way that Jews the world over celebrate Yom Kippur.
What are the hightlights of this most special Jewish holiday in Yom Kippur?
It's the Day of Atonement.
What is the Synagogue on Yom Kippur?
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, and Yom Kippur is celebrated there.
