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Yom Kippur is probably the most reverential and solemn festival in the Jewish calendar and is a time when Jews are given the chance to change God’s judgement of one’s deeds.Litereally speaking, Yom Kippur is the Day of Attonement, so it’s at this time when Jews can atone for their sins. The outcome of the day will set the tone for the following year, so it’s important to spend the time thinking about one’s wrong-doings and to seek forgiveness.

This holy day includes a 25 hour period of fasting and very intensive prayer. Much of the festival is spent in Synagogue for special prayer services. Part of the service is formed by a public confession of sins.There is also a special, unique prayer which is devoted to the Kohn Gadol service at the Holy Temple of Jerusalem.

Yom Kippur is also the time when the famous ‘Kol Nidre’ is recited. This prayer allows the vows made between an individual and God to be renewed.Jews must also abstain from working, eating, drinking and having sex on Yom Kippur. Traditionally, white is worn which symbolises forgiveness and purity to God.

The Synagogue forms a very important role during Yom Kippur, and it is where most of the festival is conducted. Eventually at nightfall, there will be one final blast of the Shofar – an instrument made from a ram’s horn. Because this day is such a holy day, even more secular Jews are expected to attend Synagogue, though not all will fast during this time.

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