Yom Kippur

Preparing for Yom Kippur

What to do in the days and hours before the Day of Atonement.

The Yom Kippur Confession (Viddui)

A first step toward repairing a wrong.

Jonah: Success or Failure?

The story of Jonah teaches compassion by not following the prophet's example.

Fasting and Asceticism

What is prohibited on Yom Kippur?

Kol Nidrei

The evening service of Yom Kippur is named after this declaration

Full Text (in English) of the Book of Jonah

The Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur Prayer Services. Yom Kippur in the Community.

Yom Kippur 101

The most solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

9 Books To Prepare You For the High Holidays

Spiritual preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can make the holidays that much more meaningful.

Other Names for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

The Jewish High Holidays go by many names.

How to Say Yom Kippur Blessings

Blessings said at home to enter Yom Kippur.

Unetanah Tokef

A religious poem recited on the High Holidays that is meant to strike fear in us.

On Rosh Hashanah It Is Inscribed

Rosh Hashanah is called Yom Ha-Din, the day we stand in judgment before God.