Yom Kippur Research Paper

Jewish Holy Days: Yom Kippur ...In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and you shall not do any work ... For on that day he shall provide atonement for you to cleanse you from all your sins before the L-RD. -Leviticus 16:29-30 ("Judaism 101: Yom Kippur", 1995-2011). Many religions have holy days and the Jewish faith is no exception. Yom Kippur is a one of the High Holy Days observed by even the most secular Jew and is also known as the most sacred day of the year. Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) are known as the Days of Awe because of the mood of solemn judgment. Yom Kippur falls on the tenth day following Rosh Hashanah each year. The name Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” in the Hebrew language. This sacred day is dated back to originating in the book of Leviticus in the Bible. It is thought that the day was instituted from Leviticus 23:26. This day is the day that the Jews will
There are three major branches known as Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed. All branches of Judaism observe the holy day of Yom Kippur. However, the degree of how they practices may vary. The Orthodox Jew will most likely follow the traditions as it is written in the Torah. They will most likely not bath or consume any food or water the entire day from sun rise to sun set. The Conservative and the Reformed Jew may be more lenient in their approach of observing this Holy Day. The Conservative Jew has a more modern acceptance of the laws translated in the Torah. They may refrain from eating and working on this day, but they may drink water and bath. This branch of Judaism leaves the laws open to interpretation by each believer. Therefore, in this instance they are more like the Reformed Jew than the Orthodox. The Reformed Jew believes that the laws are not written by God, and they do not follow the laws as strictly as their Orthodox and Conservative