Erev Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, commonly known as the Day of Atonement is the tenth day of the month of Tishrei. This is the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar, concluding a 40-day period of introspection and self-reflection. The most prominent aspect of this observance is a complete fast for the entire day. After our morning service, we fill the afternoon with studies of the book of Jonah, and times of intercessory prayer. Before sunset, we hold a Nehilah (concluding service) and Yizkor (memorial for the deceased), after which we hear the final call of the shofar and break our fast together with a traditional non-meat meal.