Yom Kippur

Question 1

What is the main purpose of Yom Kippur

Answer 1

Intense reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness from God and others

Question 2

What is the significance of seeking forgiveness from other before Yom Kippur

Answer 2

Starting the new year with a clean slate

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Vidui during Yom Kippur

Answer 3

Public confession of sins

Question 4

Yom Kippur is the culmination of what set of days

Answer 4

Ten days of reflection

Question 5

Where can the origins of Yom Kippur be found

Answer 5

The Torah, specifically Leviticus

Question 6

Which prayers are specifically associated with Yom Kippur

Answer 6

Kol Nidre and Neilah

Question 7

How does observing Yom Kippur strengthen community bonds

Answer 7

Through collective fasting, prayer and confession

Question 8

How do different Jewish communities observe Yom Kippur

Answer 8

Varies, with traditional Jews following strict fasting and prayer, while secular Jews focus more on personal reflection and symbolic acts

Question 9

What does wearing white on Yom Kippur symbolise

Answer 9

Purity and the hope for forgiveness