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How do Jews observe Yom Kippur?

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We fast for 25 hours, no food or water and spend the day in synagogue praying and seeking atonement for our mistakes of the previous year.

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What are happening to Jews in Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur, also known as the day of atonement, is the holiday during which Jews seek to be forgiven for their mistakes of the preceding year. We apologise to HaShem for any mistakes we have made in...
What do Jews eat on yom kippur?
Nothing it's a fast day.
What do the Jews do on Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is a day of Solemn Assembly. We do not eat, drink, wear leather shoes, or have sex. We gather in groups at the Synagogue to pray in our Language of Hebrew. We also observe the Laws of...
When do Jews observe Yom Kippur?
In 2010, Yom Kippur is celebrated from sunset, September 27 to nightfall, September 28.
Do ALL Jews have to fast on Yom Kippur?
No.