Meaning of Yom Kippur | Babel Free
ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊəDefinitions
A particular Jewish holiday, the day of atonement, falling on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Jom Kippur
Suomi
Jom Kippur
Français
Yom Kippour
Italiano
Yom Kippur
Русский
Йом-кипу́р
Svenska
jom kippur
Examples
“Waving chickens above their heads, ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel performed the ritual of "kaparot" ahead of Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the Jewish calendar, which begins at sundown on Tuesday.”
“Services during Yom Kippur are held continuously through the day and include readings from the Torah and the reciting of prayers expressing regret or asking for forgiveness.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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