What is Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and it is a day of atonement and repentance. It is a time for Jews to reflect on their actions over the past year and seek forgiveness for any wrongdoings.

When is Yom Kippur celebrated?

Yom Kippur falls on the 10th day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. It usually occurs in September or October, depending on the lunar calendar.

How is Yom Kippur observed?

Yom Kippur is observed by fasting for 25 hours, from sunset to sunset. It is a day of rest, prayer, and reflection. Many Jews also attend synagogue services and recite special prayers, including the Kol Nidre prayer, which is said at the beginning of the holiday.

What is the significance of Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur is a time for Jews to seek forgiveness for any wrongs they have committed against God and others. It is also a time to make amends and reflect on how to live a better and more righteous life in the coming year.

Conclusion

Yom Kippur is a deeply meaningful and important holiday in the Jewish faith. It is a time for introspection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness. By observing Yom Kippur, Jews strive to improve themselves and their relationships with others, as well as with God.

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Third Grade. World Holidays

Veterans History Project

Study Guide

Adaptive Sports For Veterans

Study Guide

Walt Disney Goes To War

Study Guide

A Soldier Known But To God

Veterans Day Word sorting

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Key symbols and traditions that are carried from the past into the present by diverse cultures in the United States and world.

National Standards for Civics and Government (NSCG)

What are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? Why is it important for Americans to share certain values, principles, and beliefs?

American identity: Students should be able to explain the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, principles, and beliefs. To achieve this standard, students should be able to

Describe holidays Americans celebrate and explain how they reflect their shared values, principles, and beliefs, e.g., the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

Topic 3: The History of the United States: Democratic Principles and Values and the People from Many Cultures Who Contributed to Its Cultural, Economic, and Political Heritage

How democratic values came to be, and how they have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols.

The student understands events that celebrate and exemplify fundamental values and principles of American democracy.