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Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the most important holiday on the Jewish calendar.

Your Yom Kippur FAQs, answered

Why is Yom Kippur after Rosh Hashanah, not before? Can I take medicine on Yom Kippur? Can I read a book during services?

5 Jewish customs that are unique to Yom Kippur

How to prepare for Yom Kippur

Are you ready for the holiest day of the Jewish year?

Last-minute checklist for Yom Kippur

Are you ready for the holiest day of the Jewish year?

It takes two to do teshuvah

The stages of teshuvah include recognizing what you did wrong, feeling genuine regret, undoing any damage done, resolving not to do it again, and being forgiven by the person who was wronged.

Yom Kippur greetings: What to say to your Jewish friends on Yom Kippur

How to observe Yom Kippur

Everything you need to know about the holiest day of the Jewish year – Yom Kippur

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