AKA Name | Day of Atonement |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #YomKippur |
Related Hashtags | #Israel, #Jewish |
2024 Date | October 11, 2024 |
2025 Date | October 2, 2025 |
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Yom Kippur HistoryYom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar and is observed by many Jewish Canadians. The observance is a period of reflection, repentance, and fasting, enabling individuals to evaluate their past actions and seek forgiveness for transgressions. Many follow traditional prayers and rituals, including attending synagogue services, abstaining from work, and engaging in charitable deeds as part of the solemn day. The origins of Yom Kippur trace back to ancient Jewish traditions, with the observance described in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Leviticus, and the holiday gained significance in the Jewish calendar during the Babylonian Exile and later the Second Temple period in Jerusalem. Jewish communities in Canada have been observing Yom Kippur since the first wave of Jewish immigration to the country in the early 18th century. Today, many Canadian Jews recognize Yom Kippur as an essential part of their religious and cultural identity, maintaining the importance of repentance, forgiveness, and self-improvement. In Canada, Yom Kippur is observed in various ways, reflecting the nation's diverse Jewish population and traditions. Synagogues typically host special services featuring Bible readings, confessional prayers, and shofar blowing (ram's horn). Many Jewish Canadians also attend gatherings with family, friends, and community members to break the fast held after the observance. Yom Kippur generally falls in September or October, with the exact date varying each year according to the Hebrew calendar. Yom Kippur (Begins) facts
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