Celebrate Yom Kippur 2012 Near Plymouth, Maple Grove

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.

Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park is one of the closest places of worship for Jewish residents in the Maple Grove, Plymouth area. Kol Nidrei is the evening service for Yom Kippur. At Beth El, the family Kol Nidrei service begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. On Wednesday, the classic Yom Kippur service begins at 8 a.m.

According to tcjewfolk.com, services will be taking place at Minneapolis Chabad in Minnetonka as well. the Kol Nidrei service begins at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. On Wednesday, the services begin at 9 a.m.

A full listing of services Yom Kippur services in the Twin Cities can be found at tcjewfolk.com.

Although there are no services, community members in the Russian-speaking Jewish community can connect with the CORE Center in Maple Grove.

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.

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