PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Jewish faithful around the world are marking the final day of Yom Kippur. It's thought of as the holiest day of the Jewish year.

This year, celebrations are happening under ever-increasing security as attacks and threats against the Jewish community continue to rise.

The sanctuary of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, though, was filled with people on Thursday.

"It's the holiest holiday there is for us," said Josh Laster, executive director of Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Spring Garden.

Rodeph Shalom held several services for Yom Kippur, which means "day of atonement."

"It's a very introspective holiday," said Laster. "People have a chance to repent for their sins to seek forgiveness from others. To look for ways to be better in the year to come."

"It's really comfo

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