Candle-Lighting Blessings for Yom Kippur
Blessings for beginning Yom Kippur in Hebrew, English, and transliteration.
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The Jewish Day of Atonement is not a sad day, and so it’s appropriate to greet people warmly.
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Kol Nidrei
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Summary
The Torah reading for morning focuses on the offerings that Aaron, the high priest, brought in the ancient Temple as atonement. He was to make expiation for himself, then his household, and only after that brought an offering for the entire community. The Yom Kippur Avodah service recited during Musaf is based on this ritual.
Yom Kippur Torah Reading
Torah Reading
Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11
Haftarah
Isaiah 57:14-58:14
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Yom Kippur All Year Long
The proper observance of Yom Kippur, including repentance and introspection, should bring us nearer to God all year long.
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