Nytimes iconNytimesSep 20, 2026

American Yom Kippur: How Jews Across the U.S. Observe the Holiest Day of the Year

From 200-mile treks to synagogue to spiritual striving, readers share the rituals that define Judaism's holiest day for them.

American Yom Kippur: How Jews Across the U.S. Observe the Holiest Day of the Year

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From 200-mile treks to synagogue to spiritual striving, readers share the rituals that define Judaism's holiest day for them.

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