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  1. Yom Kippur, Day of Atonementnoun

    (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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  1. Day of Atonementnoun

    Yom Kippur

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  1. day of atonement

    The Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It's a day set aside for fasting, prayer, and repentance. According to Jewish tradition, it's the day when God decides each person's fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday occurs on the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei and is traditionally observed with a 25-hour fast and intensive prayer.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of day of atonement in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of day of atonement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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