It is also the beginning of Yamim Noraim, the ten days of atonement. Yom Kippur begins at sunset on the evening of the 10th of Tishrei, and Jews all over the world fast for 25 hours. They do not eat or drink anything. All adults are required to fast, and also children who have had their Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. The Yom Kippur service is actually five different services.
Many people wear sneakers or soft slippers rather than leather shoes.
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