Yom Kippur

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

Hosting your first Yom Kippur break fast? Here’s what you need to know

If you’re up for the challenge this year, Unpacked has you covered with the ultimate guide to hosting your Yom Kippur first break fast.

Yizkor on Yom Kippur: Remembrance amid the grief of October 7

While Yom Kippur can be an intense experience any year, this year Yom Kippur is taking place just days after the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre.

When is Yom Kippur 2024?

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, and how to celebrate it.

How do you celebrate Yom Kippur and other Jewish Day of Atonement questions, answered

You asked, we answered! Our editor Sara Himeles who recently finished her rabbinical studies answered all of your Yom Kippur questions.

Observing Yom Kippur? Here’s everything you need to know

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

How do Jewish people forgive and repent on Yom Kippur? The Rabbinic perspective on teshuvah

Jewish thinkers have explored the meaning of teshuvah for centuries. How do we put these ideas of forgiveness and repentance into practice?

Yom Kippur guide 2024: How and when to celebrate the Jewish Day of Atonement

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, and how to celebrate it.

What do I tell my Jewish friends on Yom Kippur? It’s not happy Yom Kippur

There are several different ways to greet someone on Yom Kippur without saying “Happy Yom Kippur” — here’s a couple you can use:

Why do Jewish people hold break fasts? Unpacking 5 Yom Kippur customs

There are a number of different Yom Kippur customs and traditions observed by Jewish communities around the world.

Finding forgiveness on Yom Kippur: Advice from a therapist and rabbi

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

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