Yom Kippur is a holy day marked by fasting, sacrifice, and charity. The period is to be spent in prayer and asking for forgiveness for transgressions. The most common greeting on Yom Kippur is "gmar chatima tovah" (pronounced gih-MAR chah-tee-MAH toe-VAH), which literally means “a good final sealing” . Another common greeting is "Shanah Tovah" (שָׁנָה טוֹבָה) in Hebrew, which translates to "good year" in English. Other appropriate greetings for Yom Kippur include:
- "Have a meaningful fast"
- "Have a blessed Yom Kippur"
- "Have a good holiday"
- "Warmest wishes for a meaningful holiday"
- "A good end really means that this coming year will be a good year for you"
It's important to note that while it's not standard to wish someone a "happy Yom Kippur," it is certainly appropriate to wish them a meaningful one.
