Meaning of Yom Kippur | Babel Free

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A particular Jewish holiday, the day of atonement, falling on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei.

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“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.”

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