October 2th
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, is celebrated on Tishri
10 of the Hebrew calendar,
which falls in early autumn. This Sabbath of Sabbaths is observed by
fasting,
confession to God of sins committed during the last year, and prayers
for forgiveness.
Observance begins with the Kol Nidre service of repentance.
Observance begins at sunset on the date indicated
Also on this date:
Sukkot
Jewish harvest festival and time for giving thanks.
Observed on Tishri 15th by the Hebrew calendar.
Observance begins at sunset on the date indicated and lasts two
days