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Observe Yom Kippur 2012 in Burlington County

Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in your community.

Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins.

Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16-26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, Yom Kippur observation will begin at sunset.

Kol Nidre services are being held at several local temples and synagogues (call first; tickets or reservations may be required) Tuesday evening:

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Temple Sinai, Cinnaminson: 

Yom Kippur Eve: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. (with choir in the main sanctuary)
Yom Kippur Day: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m., Morning, Shacharit services begin at 9:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary, family service at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel, Junior Congregation at 11 a.m. in the chapel, Mincha service at 5 p.m., Children return with flashlights at 6:45 p.m., N'liah at 6:50 p.m., Shofar at 7:05 p.m., Tickets required, Call 856-829-0658.  

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Congregation Beth Tikvah, Marlton:

Yom Kippur Eve: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7 (Kol Nidre service)
Yom Kippur Day: 
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m., Yom Kippur service; 11 a.m., youth service; 5 p.m., Yizkor; 5:30 p.m., Mincha Service 

Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a month on the Hebrew calendar, which is nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

To observe Yom Kippur, one should eat and drink festively the day before—once early in the day and once later, before Kol Nidre synagogue services. Then, for almost 25 hours, the day is spent in the synagogue without eating, drinking and other restrictions.

To observe the High Holy Days and holiday period before Kol Nidre and after the Yom Kippur fast, many Jewish specialties are made. But there are a few staples that usually make their way onto the table. Try a honey cake or noodle kugel.

Did we miss your place of worship for Yom Kippur? Post the service times and location in the comments section.


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