Customs For Yom Kippur And The Day Of Atonement
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Customs for Yom Kippur and the Day of Atonement
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Overview:
Yom Kippur is preceded by Erev Yom Kippur, a day seen as a quasi-festival by those who celebrate it. As a special occasion, it involves numerous traditions and customs.Customs:
1. Seeking Forgiveness:
- Personal Reconciliation: People reach out to family, friends, and others they may have wronged to ask for forgiveness, such as for gossiping.
- Returning Stolen Items: A key step in making amends.
2. Charity:
- Increasing charitable acts is believed to help avert negative decrees.
3. Pre-Fasting Feasts:
- Celebratory meals are enjoyed before the fast begins.
4. Kaparot Ceremony:
- An ancient ritual intended to evoke the seriousness of atonement. Originally involving a white chicken, most communities now use a white cloth. It underscores themes of repentance and salvation through charity.
5. Ritual Bathing (Mikvah):
- Symbolic of rebirth, it is a common practice for men, with varying customs for women.
6. Confession:
- The Viduy, a prayer of confession, is recited during the afternoon service, known as Mincha, as part of the silent Amidah.
7. Wearing White:
- Symbolic of angels and spiritual purity, wearing white is a widespread practice. Men often wear a kittel, a garment associated with marriage and burial.
Significance:
Many Jews, even those who do not regularly practice their faith, observe these customs due to the importance of Yom Kippur in Jewish tradition. It is regarded by some as the most significant Jewish holiday, with many celebrating Erev Yom Kippur with large gatherings.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Customs For Yom Kippur And The Day Of Atonement.
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