Jewish Day of Atonement

By the Grace of God

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

What Time Do Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Start and End This Year?

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Yom Kippur 2022

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

Why Yom Kippur Is a Joyous Holiday

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

Judaism and Repentance

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

Ancient Yom Kippur Observances

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

Elevating Sin

Acknowledging sins allows for individual purification.

The Double Purpose of Yom Kippur

We must be cleansed from the polluting effects of sin.

Yom Kippur: Rabbinic Development

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