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Yom Kippur at Sundown
A Time for Reflection and Atonement
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As the sun sets on Yom Kippur, Jews around the world will gather in synagogues to observe the holiest day of the year. Yom Kippur, which means "Day of Atonement," is a time for reflection and repentance, as well as a day of fasting and prayer.
The day begins with Kol Nidre, a haunting melody that is sung as the sun goes down. This prayer asks God to forgive any vows that have been broken over the past year. The rest of the day is spent in prayer, study, and meditation. Jews also abstain from food and drink for 25 hours, as a way of purifying themselves both physically and spiritually.
Yom Kippur is a time for Jews to come together as a community and to seek forgiveness for their sins. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and to make plans for the future. As the sun sets on Yom Kippur, Jews will leave the synagogue with a sense of renewal and hope.
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