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Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. Here's what the Jewish holiday honors and how it is celebrated.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. Here's what the Jewish holiday honors and how it is celebrated.

This year, Yom Kippur starts at sunset on Friday, Oct. 11, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Yom Kippur happens 10 days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is when Jews reflect on sins or wrongdoings from the previous year.

Yom Kippur is part of the Jewish high holy days, but you shouldn't tell someone "Happy Yom Kippur." Here's what you need to know about the somber commemoration.