To support teaching around the Jewish holy day Yom Kippur, we've put together this collection of classroom resources.
What is Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur means 'Day of Atonement' and is the most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur is a day to reflect on the past year and ask God's forgiveness for any sins. Jews do not work or go to school on this day.
In 2024 Yom Kippur begins on the evening of Friday, 11 October.
Yom Kippur KS1 assembly framework. collection
This assembly framework for primary schools tells the story of Jonah and the Whale and focuses on the theme of saying sorry and asking for forgiveness, a key part of Yom Kippur.
School Radio: Together - Yom Kippur. audio
From the School Radio series Together, aimed at 7-11 year-olds, hear about Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism.
Bitesize: What is Yom Kippur? interactive
This Bitesize guide, aimed at 7-11 year-olds, uses video and interactive activities to explore the meaning of Yom Kippur.
Newsround: What is Yom Kippur. interactive
This Newsround guide explores many aspects of Yom Kippur using videos and a quiz, all aimed at 6-12 year-olds.
Newsround: How my family marks Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. video
In this Newsround video for at 6-12 year-olds, Charlie shares the ways Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mark the Jewish new year for his family. It’s a time to be sorry, and make a fresh start.
My Life, My Religion - Judaism. collection
This series of short films, aimed at 7-11 year-olds, explores what it means to be Jewish. 11-year-old Charlie explains his religion of Judaism, it's Bat Mitzvah year for 13-year-old Me-Me and 10-year-old Solly celebrates Passover.
A-Z of Religion and Beliefs: Y is for Yom Kippur and other festivals. video
From the series A-Z of Religion and Beliefs, this animated, fast-paced short film introduces students to traditional religious celebrations, such as Yom Kippur, Easter, Eid-Ul-Fitr and Diwali. Aimed at 11-14 year-olds.
