Kveller iconKvellerSep 17, 2026

The Unusual Way My Family Celebrates Yom Kippur

When the Jewish Day of Atonement rolls around, my kids moan, "Do we have to go on a hike today?" The answer in my house is obvious.

The Unusual Way My Family Celebrates Yom Kippur

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When the Jewish Day of Atonement rolls around, my kids moan, "Do we have to go on a hike today?" The answer in my house is obvious.

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When the Jewish Day of Atonement rolls around, my kids moan, "Do we have to go on a hike today?" The answer in my house is obvious. It's Yom Kippur." This makes perfect sense to me.

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