Three successively louder recitations of the prayer of "Kol nidre," or "all vows," on the evening of this holiday represent the congregation's hope to be scribed in the Book of Life.
This observance comes after the Fast of Gedalia, which laments the assassination of a governor of Judea, and selections from the Book of Hosea are read during Shabbat Shuvah that precedes this holiday. Three successively louder recitations of the prayer of "Kol nidre," or "all vows," on the evening of this holiday represent the congregation's hope to be scribed in the Book of Life. Many Jews wear white kittels to symbolize purity during this holiday, which is accompanied by five purifying prohibitions. For 10 points, name this tenth day of Tishrei, the Day of Atonement, which follows the High Holy Days and the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
This observance comes after the Fast of Gedalia, which laments the assassination of a governor of Judea, and selections from the Book of Hosea are read during Shabbat Shuvah that precedes this holiday.
Yom Kippur [accept "Day of Atonement" before mention]