Yom Kippur: When Does It Start?

Yom Kippur is set to begin at sundown Tuesday and will last until dusk on Wednesday.

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The ambassador added that he appreciates the United Nations finally recognizing the importance of Yom Kippur. Jews typically observe the holiday by fasting and praying for atonement for sins.

In a scheduling conflict of Abrahamic proportions, a Houston-based think tank is hosting George Mitchell-former US senator from Maine and the Obama administration’s former envoy for Middle East peace-on both Jewish and Muslim holy days.

How do you celebrate Yom Kippur? It normally lasts about an hour, during which the ark – where the scrolls of the Torah are kept – are left open throughout. When my brother had to leave the dinner table to discuss a role he’d just gotten in a play, I wished that he didn’t have to – but I still congratulated him when he returned to the table.

Comparisons have been made with the situation faced by ace Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax, who refused to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 1965 World Series because it fell on Yom Kippur. If it does, perhaps some more orderly system has been put in place to minimize the natural disorder that might occur. By the end, I was left with no hair at all.

A half-hour after the fast had ended, I found myself home, gratified and thankful to G-d for giving me the strength to complete the fast and pray among my fellow Chassidim. Remember that eleven year olds are sure they know everything.

As Jews of all ages with disabilities are becoming increasingly integrated into school, synagogue and community life, it is important not to forget the oldest and most powerful “crucible” of integration: the family. “However, the committee does take into consideration the timing of religious holidays when planning the calendar since these are days that impact our diverse community of students, staff and families”.

As a founding member of Yad Hachazakah, the Jewish Disability Empowerment Center, Rabbi Levy strives to make the Jewish experience and Jewish texts accessible to Jews with disabilities.

But perhaps better would be to make that connection from our seats for the entire prayer.

She went on to assert that, unlike the settlers, Muslim worshipers – who are often subjected to detention and beatings by Israeli security forces – did not receive financial support from anyone. There he is on the very same platform where the Rebbe would stand on Yom Kippur, shamelessly flaunting his shaved face. Come home, he beckons us.

We don’t have to wait for “the end”, though. I tried to wipe away the tears, but I could do nothing to stop the powerful sobs from racking my body.