Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement
Yom Kippur
What happens? (actions/ rituals), What artifacts are important? (objects/symbols) When does it occur? Who is involved? Where does it take place? (eg home, synagogue)
What are the Key messages and themes of Yom Kippur? How is the celebration connected to Jewish history? What is the importance of the celebration?
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- What is Yom Kippur?What: Yom Kippur fast day is the holiest day of the year, when we are closest to G‑d and to the essence of our souls. Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement,” as the verse states, “For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G‑d.”
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History.com - Yom Kippur
BCE - Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Symbols
Yom Kippur Symbols (Twinkl)
