kippur

/ˈkɪpər/

Definitions

1. noun

a Jewish holiday commemorating atonement and repentance, observed with fasting and prayer

“During Yom Kippur, many Jews attend synagogue services to seek forgiveness and renewal.”

2. proper noun

the Jewish holiday itself (not the day of the week)

“Yom Kippur will begin at sunset on the 10th of Tishrei.”

Synonyms

  • Day of Atonement
  • Yom Kippur

Antonyms

  • Yom Ha'atzmaut
  • Yom Yerushalayim