Yom Kippur
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Yom Kippur is the most sacred and solemn day of the Jewish year, and it brings the Days of Repentance to a close. On Yom Kippur, God makes the final decision on what the next year will be like for each person. The Book of Life is closed and sealed, and those who have properly repented for their sins will be granted a happy New Year.
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"The Book of Good Life" by The Maccabeats highlights the significance of Yom Kippur in Jewish life. |
Yom Kippur is marked by Jews in several ways including:
The most important part of Yom Kippur is the time spent in the synagogue. Even Jews who are not particularly religious attend synagogue on Yom Kippur, the only day of the year with five services.
At the end of the service the shofar is blown for the final time.
- They abstain from food or drink for 25hrs,
- They do not wear perfume,
- They do not wash,
- They do not wear leather shoes.
The most important part of Yom Kippur is the time spent in the synagogue. Even Jews who are not particularly religious attend synagogue on Yom Kippur, the only day of the year with five services.
At the end of the service the shofar is blown for the final time.