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The Observance of Yom Kippur 2012 Near Ledyard

Find out where and how people observe the Jewish high holiday of atonement.

 

Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins.

Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset.

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On Tuesday, the Beth Jacob Synagogue in Norwich will hold a Mincha 5:45 p.m. and a Kol Nidre at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday's schedule is packed:

  • Services begin at 8:30 a.m.
  • Torah Service at approximately 9:30
  • Junior Congregation at 10:00
  • Rabbi’s Sermon at approximately 10:30
  • Musaf in main sanctuary at approximately 11:00
  • Alternative study session with Reb Julius at approximately 11:00 (Subject: To be decided)
  • Services and study session both conclude at approx. 1:30
  • Afternoon Break Study Session at 3:30 p.m.(Subject: The whale that got away)
  • Mincha at 4:45 p.m.
  • Neilah at 6:00 p.m.
  • Sounding of the Shofar at 7:10 p.m. (approximately)
  • Havdalah Procession – be in shul with your children by 6:40 p.m. Bring A Shofar – participate in our group Tekiyah Gedolah at the end of services
  • Ma’ariv, Havdalah at 7:10 p.m.

Congregation Beth El in New London will hold a service at 6:15 p.m., with a candle lighting beginning at 6:22 p.m. There will also be a Mincha Neilah closing service at 5 p.m., with an end to the fast at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a month on the Hebrew calendar, which is nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

To observe Yom Kippur, one should eat and drink festively the day before—once early in the day and once later, before Kol Nidrei synagogue services. Then, for almost 25 hours, the day is spent in the synagogue without eating, drinking and other restrictions.

To observe the High Holy Days and holiday period before Kol Nidrei and after the Yom Kippur fast, many Jewish specialties are made. But there are a few staples that usually make their way onto the table. Try a honey cake or noodle kugel.


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