Yom Kippur יוֹם כִּפּוּר
The Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the Jewish year: a day of fasting, prayer and forgiveness.
Greeting: G'mar Chatimah Tovah! ("May you be sealed for good") · Tzom Kal ("an easy fast")
The story
How it is observed
Blessings and prayers
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל יוֹם הַכִּפּוּרִים
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, asher kid'shanu b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu l'hadlik ner shel Yom HaKippurim.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the candle of the Day of Atonement.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, shehecheyanu v'kiy'manu v'higiyanu lazman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us and brought us to this season.
Reading and psalm
The confession (Vidui) and the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy are said many times. The Book of Jonah, a story of repentance and God's compassion, is read in the afternoon.
Customs and foods
Celebrate as a family
A meaningful gift
A simple gold Star of David or Chai is a meaningful way to mark a new beginning.
Bracelet d'identité en or 18 carats avec étoile de David en émail rose et blanc$456.60
Pendentif petit œil maléfique en or jaune 18 carats émaillé blanc ou bleu$120.00
Collier petit pendentif militaire en forme d'étoile de David en or 18 carats$837.84Get the Jewish calendar by email
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