Yom Kippur is a solemn day of fasting, sacrifice, and charity, and it is customary to offer greetings to those who are observing it. The appropriate greetings for Yom Kippur are more about meaningfulness and reflection, rather than a typical "happy holiday" message. Here are some common greetings to offer to someone observing Yom Kippur:
- "Gmar chatima tovah" ("A good final sealing")
- "G'mar tov" ("A good seal")
- "Tzom kal" ("Have an easy fast")
- "May you be sealed in the Book of Life"
- "Wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur"
- "Have a meaningful fast"
- "Have an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur"
- "May you have an easy fast"
- "Have a blessed Yom Kippur"
- "Have a good holiday"
It is important to note that Yom Kippur is not a day of raucousness and partying, so it is not appropriate to say "Happy Yom Kippur". Instead, it is respectful to share well wishes to your friends and colleagues who do observe.
