During Yom Kippur Jews are supposed to avoid food, drink, sexual relations, wearing leather shoes, bathing or washing (with necessary exceptions), and applying oils and creams to themselves. Many Jews also abstain from wearing gold jewelry during the holiday. As a Sabbath day, Yom Kippur also requires that Jews abstain from work.
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