What Happens on Erev Yom Kippur, the Night Before the Holiday?
Rituals for entering the Day of Atonement.
Yom Kippur 2022
In 2022, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 4, and ends at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
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In this Torah portion, Moses recites a song to the Children of Israel that serves as testimony of their covenant with God. God tells Moses to head up Mount Nebo to find his final resting place.
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