Erev Yom Kippur

The day before Yom Kippur is chock full of observances and age-old traditions.

Charity averts the severity of harsh judgement.

To maintain a high level of spirituality and character amongst a society that is devoid of morals and ethics is the real test. This is why Jacob chose these two boys to be his own...

Going without food for 24 hours is not a major stress for the body. Dehydration, however, is what causes that sense of weakness associated with the fast...

The day before Yom Kippur is a Yom Tov, a festive day; for although we stand prepared to be judged in the supernal courtroom for our deeds of the passed year, we are confident that G-d is a merciful judge, and will decree a year of life, health and ...

Both men and women immerse in a mikveh (ritual pool) to attain an extra measure of sanctity before the holy day.

Additional eve of Yom Kippur customs include receiving symbolic malkut ("lashings") as atonment for one's transgressions, reciting the "Al Chet" confession of sins after minchah and at sunset, and lighting a 26-hour candle that would burn for the ...

Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement"), the holiest day of the year, begins this evening at sunset. Its most basic observance is the fast that begins at sunset and ends tomorrow evening at nightfall (a total of approximately 26 hours), during which we abstain ...