Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement

Yom Kippur is the most solemn day of the Jewish year and is observed on the tenth day of Tishri. It is a day of fasting, reflection and prayers.

Read and learn more about Yom Kippur:

The Quiz on The Yom Kippur War http://www.amalnet.k12.il/meida/english/engi2035.htm

The Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur - Traditions and religious observance.
http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/yom.htm

Yom Kippur - Virtual Jerusalem's extensive site, including information on traditions, stories, survival guide, games, and more.
http://www.vjholidays.com/rosh/yomkip.htm

Blowing in the Wind - Read or hear a story about someone who tried to say sorry to someone he'd hurt.
http://www.vjholidays.com/rosh/wind.htm

Holidays with a twist - the World Zionist Organization
http://www.wzo.org.il/encountr/holidays.htm

Yehuda Amichai - On Yom Kippur
http://www.agudat-hasofrim.org.il/lyrit/issue1/poem2.html

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