YOM KIPPUR
Yom Kippur (/ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊər, ˌjɔːm ˈkɪpər, ˌjoʊm-/;[1] Hebrew: יוֹם כִּיפּוּר, IPA: [ˈjom kiˈpuʁ], or Hebrew: יום הכיפורים, romanized: Yom HaKippurim), also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a day-long fast and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.
GET INSPIRED
JONAH AND THE WHALE
Jonah is read on Yom Kippur, teaching us about our spiritual voyage.
EXPLORING THE AL-CHET PRAYER
The Yom Kippur service features a long list of 44 mistakes. What does it all mean?
PEOPLE CAN CHANGE
How to access the transformational power of Yom Kippur
5 TRUE STORIES FOR YOM KIPPUR
From a Soviet labor camp to an ISIS prison, inspiring stories of people who clung to observing Yom Kippur, despite the odds.
THE FORGOTTEN SUPPER
The biggest activity we do on Yom Kippur is not repenting; it is apologizing.
WHO WILL LIVE, WHO WILL DIE
A contemporary explanation to the High Holiday’s most moving prayer.
FAMILY FUN
JUMPIN' JERSUALEM | YOM KIPPUR VIDEO FOR KIDS
Kids, come learn about the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur.
THE MAGIC BUS: YOM KIPPUR FAMILY PARSHA
Find out how two friends experience the joy of forgiveness.
YOM KIPPUR FAMILY GUIDE
A Guide to enjoy Yom Kippur with your family.
