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Yom Kippur Observances: Prayer, Customs, and Preparation
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By Sivan Rahav-Meir
First reported by Srugim · 16 hours ago
What happened
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins Sunday afternoon and ends Monday evening, observed with a full fast, prayer, and introspection. Leading up to the holiday, customs like seeking forgiveness and charity are practiced, and preparations for the subsequent Sukkot holiday commence after the fast.
- 01Yom Kippur begins Sunday afternoon and ends Monday evening with a full fast.
- 02The day involves five distinct prayer services, including Kol Nidrei and Ne'ilah.
- 03Pre-fast customs include seeking forgiveness, charity, and visiting graves.
- 04A final festive meal is eaten before the fast begins.
- 05Preparations for Sukkot often start immediately after Yom Kippur concludes.
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