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Haredi Rabbis Perform 'Kaparot' Ritual with Chickens Ahead of Yom Kippur

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By משה ויסברג

First reported by JDN · 18 hours ago

What happened

Leading Haredi rabbis in Bnei Brak were photographed performing the 'Kaparot' ritual, a pre-Yom Kippur custom using chickens for symbolic atonement. The practice involves specific prayers and is followed by the chicken's donation to charity.

  • 01Haredi rabbis performed the 'Kaparot' ritual before Yom Kippur.
  • 02The ritual involves symbolic atonement using a chicken.
  • 03Prominent rabbis in Bnei Brak participated in the custom.
  • 04Photographs documented the rabbis performing the ritual in their homes.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Haredi Rabbis Perform 'Kaparot' Ritual with Chickens Ahead of Yom Kippur
JDNRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein Discusses Kapporot Ritual Ahead of Yom Kippur

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