Yom Kippur for Hebrew Year 5697 began on and ended on .
Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּפּוּר or יום הכִפּוּרִים), also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance, observed through a 25-hour fast and extended prayer services in synagogues. Alongside Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur is one of the two High Holy Days, representing the culmination of the Ten Days of Repentance. Jewish tradition teaches that during this period G‑d inscribes each person’s fate for the coming year, with the verdict sealed on Yom Kippur itself.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur 1934 | 10 Tishrei 5695 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1935 | 10 Tishrei 5696 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1936 | 10 Tishrei 5697 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1937 | 10 Tishrei 5698 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1938 | 10 Tishrei 5699 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1939 | 10 Tishrei 5700 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1940 | 10 Tishrei 5701 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1941 | 10 Tishrei 5702 |
Torah Portion: Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11
Haftarah: Isaiah 57:14-58:14 · 22 p’sukim
Torah Portion: Leviticus 18:1-30
Haftarah: Jonah 1:1-4:11; Micah 7:18-20 · 51 p’sukim
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Entering the High Holy Days
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