When is Yom Kippur?

What is Yom Kippur?

Starting on the first day of month “Rosh Chodesh Elul”, many Jews get up and go to synagogue every night; this is a custom which is known as Selichot. At synagogue they pray for forgiveness till morning and then go to work. This custom becomes more and more intense, and reaches a peak on the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur which is known as “Yamim Nora’im”. During this time, Jews ask for forgiveness from God and each other and also greet each other with blessing “May you be inscribed in the Book of Life”.

When is Yom Kippur in 2011?

Yom Kippur is on 8^th of October, Saturday 2011. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Friday, 7^th of October.

When is Yom Kippur in 2012?

Yom Kippur is on 26^th of September, Wednesday 2012. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Tuesday, 25^th of September.

When is Yom Kippur in 2013?

Yom Kippur is on 14^th of September, Saturday 2013. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Friday, 13^th of September.

When is Yom Kippur in 2014?

Yom Kippur is on 4^th of October, Saturday 2014. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Friday, 3^rd of October.

When is Yom Kippur in 2015?

Yom Kippur is on 23^rd of September, Wednesday 2015. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Tuesday, 22^nd of September.

When is Yom Kippur in 2016?

Yom Kippur is on 12^th of October, Wednesday 2016. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Tuesday, 11^th of October.

When is Yom Kippur in 2017?

Yom Kippur is on 30^th of September, Saturday 2017. In Jewish calendar, holiday begins from the sunset of the previous day, so Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur on the sunset of Friday, 29^th of September.

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