Yom Kippur is the Jewish "Day of Atonement," and the tenth and final day of the annual Jewish High Holidays (also known as High Holy Days, the Days of Repentance). In observance of Yom Kippur, Jews fast from sundown until sundown, attend synagogue, pray and refrain from work. The holiest of Jewish holidays, Yom Kippur is the day on which Jews atone for the sins of the past year - both sins against God and against fellow human beings..Judaism 101: Yom Kippur
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Note: Jews fast for 24 hours on Yom Kippur. However, a feast is not uncommon just before or after the fast.
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Fast Facts
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As with Shabbat (Sabbath) and other Jewish holidays no work is allowed on this day
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Observant Jews attend synagogue for most of the day
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In 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax refused to play in Game One of the World Series
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Observers traditionally fast (abstain from eating and drinking) - Under Jewish Law exceptions are made where to do so would endanger a person's health
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Traditionally observant and many other Jews do not wear white or leather on this day
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After Neilah, the concluding service, Jews "break the fast" with a special meal celebrated with family and friends
