General observances
Leviticus 23:27 decrees that Yom Kippur is a strict day of rest and of fasting.
Five additional prohibitions are traditionally observed, as detailed in the Jewish oral tradition
- Eating and drinking
- Wearing leather shoes
- Bathing/washing
- Anointing oneself with perfumes or lotions
- Marital or sexual relations
Leviticus 23:27 decrees that Yom Kippur is a strict day of rest and of fasting.
Five additional prohibitions are traditionally observed, as detailed in the Jewish oral tradition
- Eating and drinking
- Wearing leather shoes
- Bathing/washing
- Anointing oneself with perfumes or lotions
- Marital or sexual relations
Yom Kippur: History, meaning and customs of the Jewish high holy day of Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer.
Yom Kippur, also known in English as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews have traditionally observed this holiday with a 24-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer.
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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most sacred of the Jewish holidays.
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The Jewish High Holy Days are observed during the 10 day period between the first day (Rosh Hashanah) and the 10th day (Yom Kippur) of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.
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Yom Kippur beginning at sundown on the following dates) 9/22/2007 - 10/9/2008 - 9/28/2009 - 9/18/2010 - 10/8/2011
Yom Kippur beginning at sundown on the following dates) 9/22/2007 - 10/9/2008 - 9/28/2009 - 9/18/2010 - 10/8/2011
Yom Kippur in the synagogue, painting by Maurycy Gottlieb (1878)
Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement") is the tenth day of the month of Tishrei. It is the holiest day of the Jewish year. On this day, G-d seals our fate for the coming year, therefore, the entire day is spent fasting and praying to G-d for forgiveness and a good year.
Yom Kippur Guide
Kaparot The Kaparot (atonement) service is performed early morning with a live chicken (or alternatively with money) which is then donated to charity.
Take Honey Cake There is an age-old Jewish custom to "bet'n lekach" or "ask for honey cake" on the day before Yom Kippur.
Festive Meal It is a mitzvah to eat and drink on the eve of Yom Kippur. Two meals are eaten, one in the morning, and one just prior to the onset of Yom Kippur. One should eat only light foods such as plain cooked chicken and chicken soup.
Yom Kippur Guide
Kaparot The Kaparot (atonement) service is performed early morning with a live chicken (or alternatively with money) which is then donated to charity.
Take Honey Cake There is an age-old Jewish custom to "bet'n lekach" or "ask for honey cake" on the day before Yom Kippur.
Festive Meal It is a mitzvah to eat and drink on the eve of Yom Kippur. Two meals are eaten, one in the morning, and one just prior to the onset of Yom Kippur. One should eat only light foods such as plain cooked chicken and chicken soup.
Mikvah It is proper to immerse in the mikvah on this day.
Charity It is customary to give charity generously and liberally during all the days of repentance, but on the day before Yom Kippur this is even more the case, for tzedakah is a great source of merit and serves as protection against harsh decrees.
Afternoon Prayers During the afternoon prayers, the confession prayer is recited before the conclusion of the Amidah prayer. This central Yom Kippur prayer will be recited eight times in the course of the holy day.
Eat the Final Meal Prior to the sunset, one should eat the final meal. One should eat only light foods such as plain cooked chicken and chicken soup. One should not drink intoxicating beverages, for were he to become drunk, his prayers would be an abomination. It is also customary not to eat fish at this meal. If you wish to eat after this meal, when reciting the Grace after Meals have in mind that you will still eat or drink until the onset of the fast. One should stop eating at candle lighting time.
Bless the Children It is customary to bless one's children after the meal, although there is no required formula for this blessing, it is customary to say: May G-d make you like Efrayim and Menashe [for a son]; or, May G-d make you like Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah [for a daughter].
Change Your Shoes On Yom Kippur we do not wear leather shoes. Before candle lighting change your shoes to plastic or canvas shoes or slippers.
Light Candles: Girls and all women that are in the house (or if there isn't a woman in the house, the head of the household), should light candles 18 minutes before sunset for the exact time - and recite the following blessings: 1) Blessed are You, L-rd, our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to kindle the light of Yom Kippur. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-olam Asher Ki-deshanu Be-mitzvo-tav Ve-tzvi-vanu Le-hadlik Ner Shel Yom Hakipurim. 2) Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-olam She-heche-ya-nu Ve-ki-yi-ma-nu Ve-higi-a-nu Liz-man Ha-zeh.
Charity It is customary to give charity generously and liberally during all the days of repentance, but on the day before Yom Kippur this is even more the case, for tzedakah is a great source of merit and serves as protection against harsh decrees.
Afternoon Prayers During the afternoon prayers, the confession prayer is recited before the conclusion of the Amidah prayer. This central Yom Kippur prayer will be recited eight times in the course of the holy day.
Eat the Final Meal Prior to the sunset, one should eat the final meal. One should eat only light foods such as plain cooked chicken and chicken soup. One should not drink intoxicating beverages, for were he to become drunk, his prayers would be an abomination. It is also customary not to eat fish at this meal. If you wish to eat after this meal, when reciting the Grace after Meals have in mind that you will still eat or drink until the onset of the fast. One should stop eating at candle lighting time.
Bless the Children It is customary to bless one's children after the meal, although there is no required formula for this blessing, it is customary to say: May G-d make you like Efrayim and Menashe [for a son]; or, May G-d make you like Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah [for a daughter].
Change Your Shoes On Yom Kippur we do not wear leather shoes. Before candle lighting change your shoes to plastic or canvas shoes or slippers.
Light Candles: Girls and all women that are in the house (or if there isn't a woman in the house, the head of the household), should light candles 18 minutes before sunset for the exact time - and recite the following blessings: 1) Blessed are You, L-rd, our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to kindle the light of Yom Kippur. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-olam Asher Ki-deshanu Be-mitzvo-tav Ve-tzvi-vanu Le-hadlik Ner Shel Yom Hakipurim. 2) Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Ha-olam She-heche-ya-nu Ve-ki-yi-ma-nu Ve-higi-a-nu Liz-man Ha-zeh.