Any Jews out there that can tell me what the official rule is?
2006-10-06 06:51:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, work is not permitted on Yom Kippur.
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2006-10-09 14:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than to save a life, no. Of course, the Halachic (Jewish Law) definition of 'work' may not entirely agree with a secular definition. Certainly, the congregational rabbis and cantors 'work' on Yom Kippur.
2006-10-06 06:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
work is absolutely forbidden.... it is a day of prayer and fasting...and repentance
2006-10-06 06:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only emergency services...........
2006-10-06 06:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋