Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It begins at sunset and lasts about 25 hours, and many people observe it with a fast and prayer.

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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sunset this week. It is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, observed for around 25 hours with fasting, prayer and reflection. Many colleagues may be taking time off, and those who are working may be fasting. Please avoid scheduling must-attend meetings, deadlines or team lunches over this period, and be flexible with requests for leave. If you want to acknowledge the day, wishing someone an easy fast is appropriate.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sunset this week. It is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, observed for around 25 hours with fasting, prayer and reflection. Many colleagues may be taking time off, and those who are working may be fasting. Please avoid scheduling must-attend meetings, deadlines or team lunches over this period, and be flexible with requests for leave. If you want to acknowledge the day, wishing someone an easy fast is appropriate.

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Yom Kippur begins at sunset. To colleagues observing, we wish you an easy fast, and please keep it in mind when booking meetings.

Yom Kippur begins at sunset. To colleagues observing, we wish you an easy fast, and please keep it in mind when booking meetings.

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- Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, beginning at sunset and lasting around 25 hours. - Avoid must-attend meetings, deadlines and food-centred events, and approve leave where possible. - It is a solemn day, so use phrases like have an easy fast rather than happy.

- Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, beginning at sunset and lasting around 25 hours.
- Avoid must-attend meetings, deadlines and food-centred events, and approve leave where possible.
- It is a solemn day, so use phrases like have an easy fast rather than happy.

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Yom Kippur is solemn, so never use happy in greetings, and an easy fast or G'mar chatimah tovah is appropriate if you want to acknowledge it. It begins at sunset on the listed date, so plan for colleagues needing to leave early that afternoon.

Yom Kippur is solemn, so never use happy in greetings, and an easy fast or G'mar chatimah tovah is appropriate if you want to acknowledge it. It begins at sunset on the listed date, so plan for colleagues needing to leave early that afternoon.

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Yom Kippur: What we're doing this year
It's Yom Kippur — here's how you can get involved
This week: Yom Kippur + team news
10 October: Yom Kippur at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Yom Kippur to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Yom Kippur. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
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