To wish someone a good Yom Kippur, use traditional greetings like "Gmar Chatima Tovah," which means "a good final sealing," referring to the hope that their fate will be sealed for goodness in the coming year. Another common greeting is "Tzom Kal," meaning "an easy fast," wishing them an easier day of fasting. It is also appropriate to say "Have a meaningful fast" or simply "Have a good holiday" or "Wishing you a good year." It is generally not customary to say "Happy Yom Kippur" because the day is solemn and focused on reflection and atonement rather than celebration.
Here are some key greetings with their meanings:
Greeting| Meaning
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Gmar Chatima Tovah| A good final sealing
Tzom Kal| An easy fast
Have a meaningful fast| Meaningful day of fasting
Have a good holiday| General blessing
Shanah Tova| Good year (more general)
Using any of these wishes is respectful and well-received during the Yom Kippur period.
