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What are the work restrictions on yom kippur?

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Observant Jews will carry out no work at all during Yom Kippur as it is strictly forbidden in Leviticus 23:28, "And ye shall do no manner of work in that same day; for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement for you before the LORD your G-d."

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