Yom Kippur יוֹם כִּפּוּר, the Day of Atonement is the holiest day in Judaism. It occurs annually on the 10th of Tishrei, corresponding to a secular date in September or early October. Primarily centered on atonement and repentance, the day's main observances consist of full fasting and ascetic behavior accompanied by long prayer services in synagogue, as well as sin confessions. Yom Kippur is the only day when… Continue reading Yom Kippur

Sukkot is a Torah-commanded holiday celebrated for seven days, beginning on the 15th day of the month of Tishrei. It is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals on which Israelites, when capable,  were commanded to make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.