Tonight at sundown begins the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. For twenty-four hours Jews will fast and pray as the high holiday season (that began with Rosh Hashanah) comes to an end. Synagogue numbers will soar as many Jews attend for the first and only time of the year (think Christmas and Easter for many Christians). Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Continue reading “Yom Kippur” →