symbols
what color is it necessary to where?
white
how long is Yom Kippur observed for?
a 25-hour period
who celebrates Yom Kippur?
all Jews
what is Yom Kippur also referred to as?
"The Day of Atonement"
no!
what is wearing white a message of?
purity
what do they each individually hold up to God?
repentance
synagogue
what do they ask for from their family and friends?
forgiveness
are you allowed to wear tennis shoes on Yom Kippur?
not if they're leather!
what do married men where?
kittels
on what day is Yom Kippur observed?
the 10th day of Tishrei
what are the three types of Jews?
Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative
how many synagogue services are held?
5
are you allowed to wear earrings on the day of Yom Kippur?
yes!
what do kittels symbolize?
repentance
what month(s) is the 7th month on the Hebrew calendar?
september/october
which type of Jews do not focus much on personal sins, but instead they look forward to new goals?
Reconstructionist Jews
rules followed on ______ are also followed on Yom Kippur.
Shabbat
when does Yom Kippur start? (like in accordance with the sun)
a little before sundown
what instrument do they use on Yom Kippur?
the shofar
to gain individual and collective purification as a community
what aspects of Yom Kippur are celebrated no matter where you are throughout the day?
fasting and prayers
what song is sung at the final hours of Yom Kippur?
Napolean March