Yom Kippur is probably the most reverential and solemn festival in the Jewish calendar and is a time when Jews are given the chance to change God’s judgement of one’s deeds.Litereally speaking, Yom Kippur is the Day of Attonement, so it’s at this time when Jews can atone for their sins. The outcome of the day will set the tone for the following year, so it’s important to spend the time thinking about one’s wrong-doings and to seek forgiveness.
One of the principle features of the holiday is 25 hours of prayer and fasting.Most of the day is spend in Synagogue services. One major part of those services includes the public confession of sins. Another important prayer is the one dedicated to the Holy Temple of Jerusalem, where a special service is held every year.
On Yom Kippur, the Kol Nidre is recited. This prayer allows the vows made between an individual and God to be renewed. At this time it’s not normally permitted to work, eat or drink. White is quite often worn during Yom Kippur which signifies purity and humility before God.
The Synagogue forms a very important role during Yom Kippur, and it is where most of the festival is conducted. At nightfall, one last sound of the Shofar will be heard and Yom Kippur is concluded. Because this day is such a holy day, even more secular Jews are expected to attend Synagogue, though not all will fast during this time.
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