Yom Kippur 2026: Fast Times and Observances Detailed for Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Yom Kippur 2026 in Israel begins Sunday evening, September 20, and ends Monday evening, September 21. The article details fasting times for major cities and outlines the religious observances and prohibitions associated with the Day of Atonement.
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- Yom Kippur fast begins Sept 20, ends Sept 21, 2026.
- Specific fasting times provided for Israeli cities.
- International fasting times also listed.
- Details religious prohibitions and exceptions.
- Key prayers include Kol Nidre and Ne'ilah.
- Observances include pre-fast meal and candle lighting.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and conclude on Monday, September 21, 2026. The fast will commence at 6:03 PM in Jerusalem and 6:20 PM in Tel Aviv, ending at 7:14 PM in Jerusalem and 7:16 PM in Tel Aviv on Monday.
The article provides specific fasting times for numerous Israeli cities, including Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Petah Tikva, Modi'in, Netanya, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Safed, Tiberias, Eilat, and Kiryat Shmona. Fasting times are also listed for international locations such as New York, London, Paris, Brooklyn, Uman, and Malmö.
Yom Kippur is described as a "Sabbath of Sabbaths," involving a double cessation of work and prohibitions against eating, drinking, bathing, anointing, wearing leather shoes, and marital relations. Exceptions are made for individuals with health concerns, pregnant or nursing women, and soldiers whose duties might be compromised by fasting, allowing them to eat or drink in measured amounts. The article clarifies the "shiurim" (measured amounts) for eating and drinking during the fast: up to 27 grams of food or 37 ml of liquid every nine minutes.
Observances include the pre-fast meal, candle lighting with blessings, the Kol Nidre prayer to annul vows, and the concluding Ne'ilah prayer. Following the fast, many Israelis begin observing the Sukkot holiday by building a sukkah.
The article also touches upon the tradition of empty roads during Yom Kippur, often used for cycling, and notes that while watching movies is discouraged, it is not considered one of the most severe prohibitions.
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