Yom Kippur <br />Traditions <br />and Customs: , Explained.<br />Yom Kippur, which translates to<br />The Day of Atonement, is considered<br />the holiest day of the year.<br />On Yom Kippur, those of the Jewish faith<br />divorce themselves as much as possible<br />from the “mundane world.”.<br />They are also encouraged to make<br />amends and apologize for sins they've<br />committed in the past year.<br />Aside from fasting for 25 hours,<br />Yom Kippur is observed by following<br />a number of traditions and customs.<br />1. , Wearing White.<br />2. , Abstaining From Leather.<br />3, Performing Charitable Acts.<br />4. , Abstaining From Bathing or Washing.<br />5, Performing the Kaparot Ceremony.<br />6, Abstaining from Ointment, Lotions or Creams.<br />7. , Smelling Spices.<br />8. , Abstaining From Intercourse
