Yom Kippur 2025: Fast Times and Observances Across Israel
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Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, begins Sunday evening, September 20, 2025, and ends Monday evening, September 21, with specific fasting times published for cities across Israel. Observances include fasting, prayer, and abstaining from various activities, with recommendations for pre-fast meals and gradual reintroduction of food afterward.
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- Yom Kippur begins Sunday evening, September 20, 2025.
- Fasting times are provided for major Israeli cities.
- Observances include fasting, prayer, and specific prohibitions.
- Recommendations are given for pre-fast meals and breaking the fast.
- Medical exceptions follow specific guidelines.
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, begins on Sunday evening, September 20, 2025, and concludes on Monday evening, September 21. The observance includes fasting, prayer, and abstention from work, bathing, anointing, wearing leather shoes, and marital relations.
Key times for the start and end of the fast across major Israeli cities have been published. In Jerusalem, the fast begins at 6:03 PM and ends at 7:14 PM. Tel Aviv's fast starts at 6:20 PM and ends at 7:16 PM, while Haifa's begins at 6:12 PM and concludes at 7:15 PM. Other cities with published times include Beersheba, Petah Tikva, Modi'in, Netanya, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Safed, Tiberias, Kiryat Shmona, and Eilat.
Ahead of the fast, health recommendations include drinking plenty of water, reducing caffeine intake, and avoiding excessively salty foods. The pre-fast meal, 'Seudah Mafseket,' should be balanced and filling, but not excessive. Individuals with medical conditions requiring them to eat or drink during Yom Kippur should follow appropriate medical and Halachic guidelines.
The day's services commence with the 'Kol Nidre' prayer as the fast begins. The conclusion of Yom Kippur will be marked by the 'Ne'ilah' prayer and the blowing of the Shofar. After the fast, it is advised to gradually reintroduce food and drink, starting with lighter items before a full meal.
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