Yom Kippur is a solemn day of fasting and atonement for the Jewish community. If you have Jewish friends who are observing Yom Kippur, it is respectful to share well wishes with them. Here are some appropriate greetings to say to your Jewish friends on Yom Kippur:
- "Tzom kal" - Hebrew for "have an easy fast"
- "Good Yuntif" or "Yom Tov" - Yiddish and Hebrew greetings for those who are not fasting but are observing Yom Kippur
- "Gmar chatima tova" - the customary greeting on Yom Kippur, which means "May you be sealed in the Book of Life"
- "G'mar tov" - an abbreviated version of "G'mar chatima tova"
- "Ah gut gebentsht yohr" - Yiddish for "Have a good blessed year"
It is important to note that Yom Kippur is not a happy holiday, so it is not appropriate to say "Happy Yom Kippur." Instead, focus on well wishes for a meaningful fast and a good year ahead.
