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October 2, 2006

Today is Yom Kippur, the "Day of Atonement"

Yom Kippur, one of the most important holidays of the Jewish year, started before sunset yesterday and continues until after nightfall today.

Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement," and it is a day for Jews to atone for the sins of the past year.

Working, eating and drinking are prohibited during the 25-hour period.

Most of the holiday is supposed to be spent in the synagogue, praying.

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