Observe Yom Kippur 2012 in Tucker

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 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset.

Congregation Beth Adonai, 4141 Bancroft Circle in Tucker, is holding the following events for the High Holy Days:

Kol Nidre Service (Begin Fasting)
Tuesday, Sept. 25 @ 8 p.m.

Yom Kippur Service
Wednesday,  Sept. 26 @ 11 a.m.

Ne'liah Service (Closing the Gates)  
Wednesday, Sept. 26 @ 6:30 p.m.

Break the Fast following the Ne'liah Service
Sign up for our Break the Fast Oneg HERE

Sukkah Building Party on Saturday Sept 29

Sukkot Cookout - Sign up HERE
Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 6 p.m.

Sh'mini Atzeret / Simcha Torah Service
Monday, Oct. 8 @ 11 a.m.
Mikveh Following 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 Nidrei 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 Nidrei 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.