what is the jewish holy day known as the day of atonement?
Day of Atonement. DAY OF ATONEMENT (Heb. ××Ö¹× ××Ö¼Ö´×¤Ö¼×Ö¼×¨Ö´××, Yom ha-Kippurim), one of the appointed seasons of the Lord, holy convocations, a day of fasting and atonement, occurring on the Tenth of Tishri. It is the climax of the *Ten Days of Penitence and the most important day in the liturgical year.