The University wishes a blessed Yom Kippur to all of our students, colleagues, alumni and friends who are observing.
What is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur translates to ‘Day of Atonement’ and is considered to be the most important day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur is the culmination of the ten days of repentance following Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. It is commemorated with a 25-hour long fast.
When Is Yom Kippur?
The celebrations this year begin in the evening of Sunday 20 September and will end in the evening of Monday 21 September.
What are the traditions and observances?
- Fasting: Total abstinence from food and drink with a 25-hour long fast.
- Prayer: Extended services spent in the synagogue in deep reflection, repentance (teshuvah), and prayer.
- Conclusion: The fast ends with a single, long blast of the shofar - ram's horn.
Greetings for Yom Kippur?
- G’mar chatima tovah: means "a good final sealing". It reflects the belief that your fate is finalised on Yom Kippur.
- Tzom kal: means "an easy fast".
Gmar Chatima Tova (meaning may you be sealed in the Book of Life) to all our students, colleagues, alumni and friends who are observing.
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