When is Yom Kippur 2023?

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When is Yom Kippur 2023?

Yom Kippur 2023, (the Day of Atonement), begins on Sunday evening, September 24 at sundown and ends in the evening of Monday, September 24. According to the Hebrew calendar, Yom Kippur falls on the 10th of the month of Tishrei.

When is the Shofar blown on Yom Kippur?

At the end of Yom Kippur, one, single long Shofar blast is blown, as it marks the end of the Day of Atonement. The Shofar is a significant part of the High Holidays as it carries symbolic meaning, such as acting as a call for repentance and spiritual awakening. The Shofar blast on Yom Kippur is symbolic for many reasons, such as how it represents belief, celebration, and hope.

How long is the Yom Kippur fast?

The Yom Kippur fast lasts for a total duration of 25 hours. It begins just before sundown on the evening preceding Yom Kippur and it ends after nightfall on the day of Yom Kippur itself. The fast includes both the daytime and nighttime hours, as it creates a comprehensive and intense period of self-reflection and spiritual connection.

 

FAQs:

When does Yom Kippur start?

  • Yom Kippur starts on Sunday evening, September 24 at sunset. It falls on the 10th of Tishrei, according to the Hebrew calendar.

When does Yom Kippur end?

  • Yom Kippur ends in the evening of Monday, September 24. This is when the fasting period ends, and one is permitted to eat and drink.

 

See also:
Yom Kippur Overview
Fasting on Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Crash Course
Aish.com's Yom Kippur e-Book

 

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