Over time, the reptiles snakes descended from gradually began to use their legs less and less and so the limbs disappeared. The hip and leg bones present â¦ are essentially useless to the snake and are left over from their evolution.
Yom Kippur in the United States. Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday known as the Day of Atonement. Many people of Jewish faith in the United States spend the day fasting and praying. Its theme centers on atonement and repentance. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the month of Tishrei (or Tishri) in the Jewish calendar. Prayers are an important part of the Yom Kippur observance.Prayers are an important part of the Yom Kippur observance.Â©iStockphoto.com/Robert Pears.
Yom Kippur 2017 begins at sunset on Friday, September 29 and ends at sundown on Saturday, September 30. Click here for more questions and answers about Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is the Jewish day of communal and personal atonement for sins committed during the past year. Fasting is one of the central components of the Yom Kippur holiday. Jewish adults are commanded to fast, but there are exceptions for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those who are ill. Click here to see who is traditionally commanded to fast, and click here for tips on staying healthy during the Yom Kippur fast.