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Celebrate Yom Kippur 2012 in Richmond Heights, Clayton

Find out where and how to celebrate the Jewish holiday in our community.

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.

Washington University's Chabad Center is holding services for students. It's events are free and open to all students, but an RSVP is requested. Services are as follows:

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Tuesday

  • Kol Nidrei Service, 6:30 p.m.
  • Midnight discussion, 10 p.m.

Wednesday

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  • Shacharis Morning Service, 9:45 a.m.
  • Neila Closing Service, 5:30 p.m.
  • Break-the-Fast, 7:40 p.m.

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, noodle kugel or brisket.

For more information, check out some our local congregations and religious organizations:

  • Brith Sholom Kneseth Israel Congregation
  • Agudas Israel Synagogue
  • Bais Abraham Congregation
  • Beth HaMedrosh Hagodol Sha'arei Chesed Shul
  • Chabad of Greater St. Louis
  • Greenblatt Menachem Rabbi Study
  • Nusach Hari-B'nai Zion Congregation
  • Shaare-Zedek Synagogue
  • St. Louis Kollel
  • Young Israel of St Louis


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