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Yom Kippur 2026: Key Times, Laws, and Observances for the Day of Atonement
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First reported by Cursorinfo · 3 hours ago
What happened
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will be observed on September 21, 2026, with specific fasting times varying by Israeli city. The holiday involves abstaining from eating, drinking, and other physical comforts, and is a time for repentance and prayer.
- 01Yom Kippur 2026 begins Sunday evening, September 21, with specific times for each city.
- 02The holiday involves fasting and abstaining from five prohibitions.
- 03Religious texts explain Yom Kippur as a day for repentance and atonement.
- 04Weather is expected to be partly cloudy on Sunday and Monday.
- 05Guidance is provided for specific groups, including the sick and pregnant women.
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