Yom Kippur (Hebrew: Day of Atonement) is the holiest day in Judaism, observed on the 10th of Tishrei. It is a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance, marking the conclusion of the Ten Days of Repentance that begin with Rosh Hashanah. The fast lasts approximately 25 hours.
Yom Kippur falls on the 10th of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar, 9 days after Rosh Hashanah.
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in Judaism. Jews fast for approximately 25 hours and attend synagogue services.
Fasting on Yom Kippur is a form of self-denial commanded in the Torah, symbolizing repentance and seeking forgiveness.
Kol Nidre is the prayer that opens the Yom Kippur eve service. The haunting melody is one of the most recognizable in Jewish liturgy.