Yom Kippur, is the most important day of the year on the Jewish calendar.
It takes place on the 10th day of Tishri, the first Jewish month
It takes place on the 10th day of Tishri, the first Jewish month
Jewish people attend religious services and do not eat from sundown to sundown
The fast goes for about 25 hours, and during that time followers are not allowed to eat or drink anything, including water
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after the Day of Atonement is over, a "shofar" horn is blown to mark the end of the fast and a festive meal is prepared to break the fast
According to lore, the origins of Yom Kippur can be traced to Moses' leading the ancient Israelites out of slavery
No matter how you spend the day, it's a time to atone in your own way, whether in a synagogue or at home.