The Jewish holiday Yom Kippur was celebrated on September 24 and 25 in Jerusalem.
This footage was filmed and produced 25 September 2023.
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism and is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Tishrei, which is the first day of the Jewish civil year. This 2023, the holiday takes place between September 24 and 25, a period where people who profess this religion carry out a strict fast, in addition to other activities related to repentance and prayer for the forgiveness of their sins.
The origin of Yom Kippur dates back to the time of the exodus, when the Jews left Egypt. According to scripture, God told the prophet Moses that the people who followed him should fast for a day to atone for their sins, according to National Geographic. Nowadays, as part of these rituals of repentance and purification, prohibitions such as bathing and having sexual relations are maintained. In turn, some of the strictest parishioners do not use electronic devices, avoid driving cars and worldly activities.
Yom Kippur begins at sunset on the ninth day of Tishrei (September 24, 2023) and ends at sunset on the tenth day (September 25, 2023). During this period, Jews around the world abstain from work to dedicate themselves completely to synagogue services and ceremonies such as Kol Nidrei, a prayer recited on the night of the ninth day and considered a declaration of collective repentance. for all the sins committed during the past year. At another point, the congregation joins in the Vidui, an open, group confession of sins, while beating their chests in a gesture of humility and repentance.
This is the only day on which many non-observant Jews attend synagogue and join an environment that forces a total disconnection from the outside world. In ceremonies, the faithful usually wear white clothing or a garment called a kittel, which represents a funeral shroud, the clothing of angels and the purity of forgiveness.