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atonement

[uh-tohn-muhnt] / əˈtoʊn mənt /


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The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashana — the Jewish New Year — and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025

It marks the start of the Jewish High Holidays, a 10-day season that ends with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

They will also fast on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, while also worshiping in synagogues.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Rhaenyra knows this is also Alicent's version of imposing a Walk of Atonement on her rival, only no absolution is guaranteed upon completion.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2022

That the Atonement had healed our family, and that all had been restored.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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