History of Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is on the tenth day of the seventh month and is regarded as “the sabbaths of the sabbaths.” It was implemented when the Israelites sinned by worshipping the golden calf. The story is told that Moses went to Mount Sinai to pray to God for the forgiveness of the Israelites’ sins and after forty-days of praying their sins were forgiven. The day that Moses returned from Mount Sinai was labeled as “the day of atonement” or “Yom Kippur.”
In the said year after Moses return, a tabernacle was built for sacrificial offerings and prayers. A special service was performed each year by the high priest and this service continued up to the time when Ezra built the second temple. Jews worldwide would journey to the temple to seek forgiveness for Israel.
After the second temple was destroyed, Jews kept the tradition by keeping the service within their own territory.

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Day Before Yom Kippur

The day before Yum Kippur is called ” Erev Yom Kippur” and it corresponds to the ninth day of the Hebrew Month. On this day additional morning prayers, requesting forgiveness, giving charity, performing the Kapparot ritual, extended afternoon prayer service, and two festive meals take place.

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On the day of Yom Kippur, which runs from sundown to nightfa

Yom Kippur – The Day of Atonement

The holiest day in Judaism.