Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. It occurs annually after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and focuses on seeking forgiveness for sins committed over the past year. Observers engage in a 25-hour fast, prayer, and reflection, emphasizing repentance and reconciliation with God and others. The day promotes self-examination, humility, and renewal of commitment to ethical living. It culminates in the blowing of the shofar (ram's horn) and a communal conclusion to the fasting and spiritual introspection, marking a fresh start for the year ahead.