Yom Kippur for Hebrew Year 5721 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 1958 | 10 Tishrei 5719 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1959 | 10 Tishrei 5720 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1960 | 10 Tishrei 5721 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1961 | 10 Tishrei 5722 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1962 | 10 Tishrei 5723 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1963 | 10 Tishrei 5724 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1964 | 10 Tishrei 5725 | ||
| Yom Kippur 1965 | 10 Tishrei 5726 |
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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