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Posts published in “Yom Kippur”

What to Wear on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, focusing on the spiritual above the physical is one of the core tenets of the day. That said, there are a few…

Is Yom Kippur in the Bible?

While many Jewish holidays were established by rabbinic tradition, Yom Kippur has been a sacred day for Jewish people since the ancient Israelites journeyed through…

Things You Can’t Do on Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. To preserve the sanctity of the day and keep Jews…

Personal Hygiene on Yom Kippur

Many people would never dream of going to synagogue without showering or brushing teeth. But on Yom Kippur, many Jews choose to abstain from these…

How to Greet Someone on Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. And though it is a day of fasting, repentance and self-examination,…