Yom Kippur for Hebrew Year 5769 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 2006 | 10 Tishrei 5767 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2007 | 10 Tishrei 5768 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2008 | 10 Tishrei 5769 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2009 | 10 Tishrei 5770 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2010 | 10 Tishrei 5771 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2011 | 10 Tishrei 5772 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2012 | 10 Tishrei 5773 | ||
| Yom Kippur 2013 | 10 Tishrei 5774 |
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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