Day of Atonement

American  

noun

Judaism.

1. Yom Kippur.

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Day of Atonement British  

noun

1. another name for Yom Kippur

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Day of Atonement Cultural  

1. An annual day of fasting and prayer among the Israelites, still observed by their descendants, the present-day Jews (see also Jews). It occurs in autumn, and its observance is one of the requirements of the Mosaic law. Jews call this day Yom Kippur.

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Etymology

Origin of Day of Atonement

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashana — the Jewish New Year — and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

With each Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, I connected with a growing spirituality brewing within me.

From Salon

Capitol Visitor Center days before the observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and a 10-day period of introspection leading up to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

From Washington Times

It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ends with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

From Seattle Times

They will also fast on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, while also worshiping in synagogues.

From Washington Times