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Judaism: Yom Kippur explained by Trenna Sue Hiler The name Yom Kippur translates to Day of Atonement. This is probably the most celebrated of the Jewish holidays. The purpose of the holiday is to make your last appeal to God to forgive you for your sins against God for the year. To prepare for this... More> Yom Kippur crafts for kids by Ramona Taylor On the eve of the tenth day of Tishrei, Yom Kippur begins. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the solemnest and most holy Jewish holiday, and is a special time of fasting and prayer. While most small children will be too youn... More>
	The importance of the shofar during Yom Kippur by Barry Marcus The shofar is blown at the end of Yom Kippur to mark the end of a day of fasting and prayer. We have done what we can to atone for our sins, to improve our standing in G-d's eyes. We assume that our prayers have been successful. It is now time to mo... More> The importance of fasting during Yom Kippur by Becky Robbins Yom Kippur is the most sacred of all Jewish holidays. It is the Day of Atonement, when Jews ask forgiveness for any broken promises to God. During Yom Kippur, there is a twenty-five hour fast. Fasting begins before sunset on the evening before Yom K... More>
Tips for Yom Kippur fasting by Ramona Taylor Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is one of the most important days of the year for Jewish people. Set on the tenth day of the seventh month, Tishrei, this High Holy Day is celebrated with prayer, repentance and fasting. From sunset ... More> Poetry: Yom Kippur by Moeze Lalji Yom Kippur Is a dimension In global faith Lamps of prayers Sit in this crystal To God and angles This is a perfect star To hold Are we Missing The spiritual light To embrace All types of mankind More>
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