Articles of category "Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)"

Holidays are fun. They are a time to reflect on the year that is going to end. In addition, holidays are a time to spend with family and friends. There are Christian holidays such as Easter and Christmas and there are Jewish Holidays such as Passover and Yom Kippur. In addition to these holidays, Americans celebrate the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving.

The Jewish religion and also the Jews in spite of going through the ravages of history have been able to sustain its traditions, which were initiated when the existence of Israel was a reality in the ancient times. It is true that like the other religions, the Jewish religion has its innate customs and traditions, uninfluenced by others. Now what is Yom Kippur? In the truest sense Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday and also happens to be a special day of atonement. The significance of this festival is such, that it is even observed among the most secular of Jews! In short, on this fateful day each and every Jew is prevented from the observance of several daily activities.