Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur in General

Yom Kippur is the most solemn religious of fast of the Jewish year, the last of the ten days of penitence that begin with Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year). It is also called the Day of Atonement.

Yom Kippur [Heb.,=day of atonement], in Judaism, the most sacred holy day, falling on the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishri (usually late September or early October). It is a day of fasting and prayer for forgiveness for sins committed during the year. Jews gather in synagogues on the Eve of Yom Kippur, when the fast begins, and return the following morning to continue confessing, doing penance, and praying for forgiveness. The most solemn of the prayers, Kol Nidre, is chanted on the Eve of Yom Kippur. Biblical origins are found in Leviticus, where the priestly ritual of atonement is described.

Most solemn of Jewish feasts. It is the last of the Ten Days of Penitence that begin the New Year. On this day, set aside for prayer and fasting, humanity is called to account for its sins and to seek reconciliation with God. Yom Kippur is described as the Sabbath of Sabbaths, because the break from work is almost complete, and Jews must abstain from food, drink, and sex.

the most solemn religious fast of the Jewish year, the last of the ten days of penitence that begin with Rosh Hashanah. Also called Day of Atonement.

Jewish festival

Yom Kippur: Law

• Tur
• Mishneh Torah
• Shulchan Aruch
• Mishnah Berurah
• Aruch HaShulchan
• Kashrut
• Tzniut
• Tzedakah
• Niddah
• Noahide laws

Mishneh Torah

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Tur

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Shulchan Aruch

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Mishnah Berurah

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Aruch HaShulchanr

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Kashrut

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Tzniut

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Tzedakah

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Niddah

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Noahide laws

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The laws of Yom Kippur

The laws for Yom Kippur include all of the work restrictions found on Shabbos. The laws of Yom Kippur are stricter than the laws of other fasts. For example, it is forbidden to rinse the mouth whether with water or with mouthwash.

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