What is Yom Kippur?

Question

I noticed this in the "holidays" section, and have no clue. Is it a foreign holiday? (I live in USA)

Oh, thanks. I'll wait untill I can choose a best answer.

Answer 1

Yom Kippur is the Jewish holiday of the Day of Atonement. It falls on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishri, the seventh of the Religious Calendar. (Leviticus 23:27-28) The Bible calls the day Yom HaKippurim (Hebrew, "Day of the Atonements"). It is one of the Yamim Noraim (Hebrew, "Days of Awe"). The day is commemorated with a 25-hour fast and intensive prayer.
click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yom_Kippur#Observances

Answer 2

Yom Kippur is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services on this day. Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of Tishri. The holiday is instituted at Leviticus 23:26 et seq.

The name "Yom Kippur" means "Day of Atonement," and that pretty much explains what the holiday is. It is a day set aside to "afflict the soul," to atone for the sins of the past year.
Yom Kippur atones only for sins between man and God, not for sins against another person. To atone for sins against another person, you must first seek reconciliation with that person, righting the wrongs you committed against them if possible. That must all be done before Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur is a complete Sabbath; no work can be performed on that day. It is well-known that you are supposed to refrain from eating and drinking (even water) on Yom Kippur. It is a complete, 25-hour fast beginning before sunset on the evening before Yom Kippur and ending after nightfall on the day of Yom Kippur.

Answer 3

Just to fix some mis-conceptions in this topic:

The Jewish New Year is Rosh Hashona which takes place on the first of Tishrei- ten days prior to Yom Kippur. The first of Nissan is considered a "New Year" for some things, but not for the actual counting of years (see Tractate Rosh Hashona 1:1 or 2a).

While it is the day of Atonement, one is able to recieve atonement for sins committed between person and person (I'm remaining politically correct here :) ) they must recieve forgiveness from that person first.

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Answer 4

Yom Kippur is the day of Atonement it is a day of fasting and prayer. It is not the new year not even close the actual new year is in the spring near passover. This is seen as the new year traditionally by men it is not God's new year. In Lev. 23 you will find the Holy days and the first month which would mark the new year is near passover.

Answer 5

Yom Kippur" means "Day of Atonement,"

Yom Kippur atones only for sins between man and God, not for sins against another performed on that day.
It is a day you spend in the synagogue and fast.

Answer 6

Yom Kippur is NOT the Jewish New Year but rather the day of Lamentations. During this day Jews fast (do not eat, drink, smoke, bathe...) and attend services all day in order to atone for their sins.

Answer 7

Yom Kippur is a Hebrew holy day (holiday). It is one of several holy day observances annually.
Yom Kippur can be translated "Day of Atonement." It is a sacred day that begins the evening before at sunset. It is a day of fasting, 24 hours, and ends at sunset the following day. It is also a day of attending holy services.

Answer 8

Yom Kippur is the most important day on the Jewish calendar which follows the Jewish New Year which is 10 days prior. It is called in English 'The day of atonement' because on this day the Jewish people are judged in heaven and forgiven for all their sins. The fate of every person is decided on this day for the year too. Yom Kippur starts on the night before at sunset and ends 25 hours later. We fast throughout that 25 hour period and pray in Synagogue most of the day wearing white as we are likened to angels. Hope i answered your question! :)

Answer 9

The more I learn about Yom Kippur, the better I like it. I really wish Christians would observe it or at least incorporate parts of it into their worship and practice.

Answer 10

Yom kippur is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It is the day when jews attone for their sins of the past year . It is spent mainly with praying and fasting. Call me for more info'

Answer 11

Yom Kippur is THE Jewish holiday and is celebrated ten days into the Jewish New Year. We fast that day and atone for our 'sins'.