American Yom Kippur: How Jews Across the U.S. Observe the Holiest Day of the Year

Jewish communities across the United States observe Yom Kippur through varied personal practices. Some individuals travel significant distances to attend synagogue services, while others engage in fasting and prayer at home. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is observed annually according to the Hebrew calendar, typically falling in September or October on the Gregorian calendar.

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