Jewish Day of Atonement

With animal sacrifices a thing of the past, how do modern Jews achieve atonement?

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In 2022, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 4, and ends at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Jewish texts portray Yom Kippur as a serious day of repentance and reflection — but not one of sadness.

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Jewish thinking tries to strike a balance between responsibility and forgiveness.

How the Day of Atonement was marked before the destruction of the Second Temple.

Acknowledging sins allows for individual purification.

We must be cleansed from the polluting effects of sin.

After the destruction of the second Temple, the focus of the holiday changes.