Yom Kippur
It’s a time to be made right with God and each other. Here is a guide to explore the traditions and meanings of this
Quick Facts
Hebrew Meaning of Name:
Jewish Calendar Date: Tishrei 10
Duration: One day
Establishment: Leviticus 16; also
2024 Dates
Evening of
Friday, October 11
through
Saturday, October 12
A Holy and Solemn Day
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish year. Yom Kippur concludes the Ten Days of Awe, which begin with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year). Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur both look back as we repent for the sins we have committed and look forward to starting a new year forgiven and cleansed.
Traditions
This holiday comes with some interesting customs. The tradition of Kapporot is now practiced mostly within the ultra-Orthodox community. But other customs are more universal.
How to Observe a Messianic Jewish Yom Kippur
On this most holy day in a Jewish year, we remember the times when we’ve been less-than-holy. But we also remember God’s forgiveness and what it means in light of the Messiah.
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