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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Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses concludes his speech to the Israelites, blesses Joshua, and instructs the community to gather every seven years to read publicly from the Torah. God predicts the eventual straying of the Israelites.
Parashat Vayeilech
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Deuteronomy 31:1 - 31:30
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Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 | Shabbat Shuva
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