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elleng

(136,545 posts)
Thu Oct 10, 2024, 12:51 AM Oct 10

Erev Yom Kippur

On the eve of Yom Kippur. On the day preceding Yom Kippur, known as Erev Yom Kippur (lit. 'eve [of] day [of] atonement'), a number of activities are customarily performed in preparation for Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Oct. 11, 2024 and ends at nightfall on Oct. 12, 2024.

: Tefillah zakkah: A private prayer before Kol Nidrei, includes examination of one's conscience, Vidui and expression of remorse. The prayer concludes with a request to G-d to, “create in me a pure mind and renew in me an eager spirit”.Feb 12, 2024



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Erev Yom Kippur (Original Post) elleng Oct 10 OP
Thank you. BonnieJW Oct 10 #1
The Curious Case of Kol Nidre Mosby Oct 10 #2
Such beautiful piece, thank you for sharing elleng. HeartsCanHope Oct 10 #3

BonnieJW

(2,588 posts)
1. Thank you.
Thu Oct 10, 2024, 05:48 AM
Oct 10

This brought tears and so many memories. My husband and I sitting in temple with our three little girls sitting between us. The lights would dim and the cantor would sing this beautiful prayer.

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