SUNDOWN —— SUNDOWN TO Sept 27 —— Sept 28 Yom Kippur Day of Atonement

Yom Kippur is the most solemn and holy day of the Jewish year. On this day it is customary to fast, refrain from work and attend synagogue services. It is a day set aside for reflection and to atone for our sins and focus on how we will change to do better in the coming year. The holy day is concluded with a final blast of the shofar to signify the of the day of reflection and the celebration as we begin the New Year renewed. What To Do: What To Say: Prior to Yom Kippur, we are encouraged to make amends with those we may have hurt. On Yom Kippur, we ask for forgiveness from God. G’mar Chatima On Yom Kippur we wipe the slate clean. Tovah Shofar Blowing May you be inscribed The shofar is only blown at the end of the Yom Kippur for good [in the service – the holy day is concluded with a final blast of the shofar to signify the of the day of reflection and Book of Life] the celebration as we begin the New Year renewed. It is written that you are inscribed in the book and on Engage in Teshuva (to return) Yom Kippur your fate is sealed.

1 Regret: Acknowledging mistakes 2 Cessation: Stopping the action What To Eat: 3 Confession: Admitting mistakes Nothing! 4 Making a commitment to change It is customary for healthy adults to Refrain from: fast. No food, drink 1 Eating & Drinking or water. 2 Washing Many people 3 Applying oils or lotions to the skin celebrate the end 4 Wearing colored clothing (the custom is to wear white) of the holiday with a festive “break-fast.” 5 Wearing leather shoes

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