When is Yom Kippur 2023? Jewish holy holiday is Sunday, September 24
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. It marks the end of the Days of Awe, a period of introspection and repentance that begins with Rosh Hashanah. This year, Yom Kippur will be observed on Sunday, September 24.
Key Takeaways:
What is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the culmination of the Days of Awe. It is considered Judaism’s most sacred day of the year. On this day, Jews are closest to God and the essence of their souls.
When is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is observed on the 10th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This year, it begins at sunset on Sunday, September 24, and concludes at sunset on Monday, September 25.
How is Yom Kippur celebrated?
Yom Kippur is a day of fasting and intense prayer. Jews abstain from eating and drinking for 25 hours and refrain from other activities such as wearing leather footwear, washing, and working. The day is spent in the synagogue, praying for forgiveness and seeking atonement.
The five prayer services of the day include Maariv, Shacharit, Yizkor, Musaf, and Ne’ilah. Each service has its significance and rituals.
Yom Kippur is a time for self-reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness. It is a day of deep spirituality and an opportunity to start the new year with a clean slate.
As the Jewish community prepares for Yom Kippur, they embrace the solemnity and joy that comes with this holy holiday. It is a time to reconnect with their faith, seek forgiveness, and strive for a year filled with blessings and happiness.
So mark your calendars for Sunday, September 24, as the Jewish community observes Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
