Day of Atonement


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  1. Judaism a solemn and major fast day on the Jewish calendar; 10th of Tishri; its observance is one of the requirements of the Mosaic law
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Day of Atonement used in phrases

  • Day of Atonement, the
    1. a Jewish holy day when Jews FAST and pray for forgiveness for their SIN (= things they have done wrong), during the past year. It is also known as YOM KIPPUR .
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