Yom Kippur, also know as the Day of Atonement begins at sundown Friday as Jews began observing the start of the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, the 25 hours of fasting and contemplation known as Yom Kippur.The fast ends and normal life resumes at sundown on Saturday with a blast of the shofar, a traditional ram’s horn, in synagogues across the country.
In Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is the day on which God assesses the deeds of each person and decides their fate for the coming year. Jews must spend the day fasting, praying and repenting for past sins in hope of being forgiven.
IFSW joins with our colleagues and friends observing Yom Kippur (9/17 – 9/18) by saying “have an easy fast.”