Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape ...

When is Yom Kippur 2024? How long does it last? This year, Yom Kippur starts at sunset on Friday, Oct. 11, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Is it appropriate to say Happy Yom Kippur? No, saying “happy Yom Kippur” to your Jewish loved ones doesn’t strike quite the right tone, since the holiday isn’t typically a joyous one.

Is it appropriate to say Happy Yom Kippur? No, saying “happy Yom Kippur” to your Jewish loved ones doesn’t strike quite the right tone, since the holiday isn’t typically a joyous one.

Yom Kippur is part of the Jewish high holy days, but you shouldn't tell someone "Happy Yom Kippur." Here's what you need to know about the somber commemoration.