September 18th, 1885

International Equal Pay Day is observed to raise awareness about the gender pay gap and advocate for equal pay for work of equal value. This day highlights the ongoing struggle for gender pay equality and the need to implement policies and practices that ensure fair compensation, regardless of gender. Events on this day often include discussions, workshops, and public campaigns focusing on the causes of the pay gap, sharing best practices for achieving pay equity, and promoting women's economic empowerment. The day serves as a call to action for governments, employers, and society at large to commit to equal pay and to recognize the significant contributions of women in the workforce. It's a day to reaffirm the commitment to achieving gender equality and to create a world where everyone is compensated fairly for their work.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and sacred day in the Jewish calendar. It is a day dedicated to introspection, prayer, and repentance. On this day, Jews around the world abstain from physical comforts, engage in prayer and fasting, and seek forgiveness from God and fellow human beings. It's a time for individual and communal reflection on past actions and making amends for wrongdoings. Yom Kippur is characterized by its unique liturgy, including the Kol Nidre service on the eve of Yom Kippur and the Ne'ilah service as the day concludes. The day emphasizes spiritual reconciliation and moral renewal, offering a chance for individuals and communities to start anew with a clean slate.