Seasonal & Holidays

The Meaning Of Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur, The Day Of Atonement

It is the holiest day of the year for Jews.

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September 26, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, or the "Day of Atonement," began Sunday night.

According to Jewish tradition, the day is a chance to wipe the slate clean of any wrong-doings from the past year.

It is the holiest day of the year for Jews.


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