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Yom Kippur marks end of the holiest period of the year in the Jewish faith

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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement in Judaism, started at sundown on Sunday and ended on Monday night, concluding the holiest period that began with Rosh Hashanah on September 11. This sombre holiday involves reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness.
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Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the holiest period in the Jewish faith, which began with Rosh Hashanah at sunset on September 11. Yom Kippur started at sundown on Sunday and concludes on Monday night. This solemn holiday is dedicated to reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness.

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Yom Kippur is the day of atonement in the Jewish faith and lasts from sundown Sunday until there Yom Kippur, also know as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the holiest period of the year in the Jewish faith that began with Rosh Hashanah, the new year, at sunset on Sept. 11. Yom Kippur began sundown on Sunday and ends on Monday night.
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Yom Kippur is the day of atonement in the Jewish faith and lasts from sundown Sunday until there Yom Kippur, also know as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the holiest period of the year in the Jewish faith that began with Rosh Hashanah, the new year, at sunset on Sept. 11. Yom Kippur began sundown on Sunday and ends on Monday night. asserted
Kippur → last → night
The holiday is typically a sombre occasion for reflection, repentance and asking for forgiveness. asserted
holiday → ask → forgiveness
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