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Yom Kippur is the most solemn and holy day of the Jewish year. On this day it is customary to fast, refrain from work and attend synagogue services. It is a day set aside for reflection and to atone for our sins and focus on how we will change to do better in the coming year. The holy day is concluded with a final blast of the shofar to signify the of the day of reflection and the celebration as we begin the New Year renewed.

Yom KippurDay of Atonement

What To Do:Prior to Yom Kippur, we are encouraged to make amends with those we may have hurt. On Yom Kippur, we ask for forgiveness from God. On Yom Kippur we wipe the slate clean.

Shofar BlowingThe shofar is only blown at the end of the Yom Kippur service – the holy day is concluded with a final blast of the shofar to signify the of the day of reflection and the celebration as we begin the New Year renewed.

What To Say: G’mar Chatima TovahMay you be inscribed for good [in the Book of Life] It is written that you are inscribed in the book and on Yom Kippur your fate is sealed.

What To Eat:Nothing!It is customary for healthy adults to fast. No food, drink or water.

Many people celebrate the end of the holiday with a festive “break-fast.”

Eating & Drinking

Washing

Applying oils or lotions to the skin

Wearing colored clothing (the custom is to wear white)

Wearing leather shoes

Regret: Acknowledging mistakes

Cessation: Stopping the action

Confession: Admitting mistakes

Making a commitment to change

Refrain from:

Engage in Teshuva (to return)

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