Yom Kippur Begins 2024. Yom kippur is expected to begin at sunset on friday, oct. Yom kippur, “the day of atonement,” is the day moses achieved complete forgiveness for the people of israel after the sin of the golden calf.

Yom kippur is the jewish day of communal and personal atonement for sins committed during the past year. Yom kippur begins on friday, october 11, 2024, at sundown and ends on saturday, october 12, 2024, at nightfall.