HOLIDAYS
Yom Kippur is considered by many Jews to be the holiest and most solemn day of the year. Yom Kippur is often called the 'day of repentance' as it inspires introspection, prayer and petitions for forgiveness so that Jews can enter the New Year with a clean slate. This is on of Judaism's fasting holidays, which begins at sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. The end of the fast is often marked with a fest 'break-fast' meal which is a time for family and friends to reconnect after a often intense day of prayer and petitions. The story of Jonah and the Big Fish is often shared during this Jewish holiday as an example of how God grants forgiveness. Some Jews wear white on Yom Kippur to symbolize purity and to attempt to be more like the angels. Many Jews attend synagogue on this day and the preceding evening.
The collection of resources below are designed to inspire and guide you as you teach, learn, and explore the many customs and lessons that this Jewish holiday highlights.