Source: Government of Canada regional news
Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement:
“This Friday at sunset, Jewish communities here in the Yukon, in Canada and around the world will begin the observance of Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement and the holiest day in Judaism.
“Yom Kippur is marked by a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer, bringing a close to the 10-day High Holy Days. This sacred time is dedicated to reflection, repentance and atonement, as people seek reconciliation and prepare for the year ahead.
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