yom kippur

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Noun yom kippur has 1 sense

Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement - (Judaism) a solemn Jewish fast day; 10th of Tishri; its observance is one of the requirements of the Mosaic Law
--₁ is a kind of High Holy Day, High Holiday

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Term: Yom Kippur

Description:

Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish calendar. Also known as the Day of Atonement, it is observed with fasting, prayer, and introspection. Yom Kippur is a time for repentance and seeking forgiveness for sins committed against God and fellow individuals.

Sample Sentences:

On Yom Kippur, Jews around the world refrain from eating or drinking for 25 hours.
During the Yom Kippur synagogue service, the entire congregation recites prayers of repentance.
Sheila took the opportunity to reconcile with her estranged family members on Yom Kippur.
The rabbi delivered a thought-provoking sermon about forgiveness during the Yom Kippur service.

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