In the Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur—the holiest day of the year—is a 25-hour Day of Atonement devoted to self-reflection, repentance (teshuvah), and prayer. Fasting during this time is intended to ...

As October 11 approaches, many Jewish folks worldwide are preparing to observe Yom Kippur, sometimes referred to as the Day of Atonement. It is Judaism's highest holiday, celebrated not with a festive ...

Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day in Judaism. In 2025, the holiday begins on Oct. 1. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and special prayer services to ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is a day of fasting, prayer and repentance. In 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Editor’s note: A version of this article was originally published on Sept. 25, 2023. It has been updated with information about Yom Kippur 2024. Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, ...

(CNN) — Here's a look at the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. October 8-9, 2019 - Yom Kippur begins at sundown and ends at nightfall the next day. September 18-19, 2018 - Yom Kippur ...