Observe Yom Kippur 2012 (5773) in Newton
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 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset. In Newton, services are scheduled at several local temples, including: CONGREGATION BETH EL-ATERETH ISRAEL, 561 Ward St., Newton Centre Erev Yom Kippur - Tuesday, Sept. 25 Yom Kippur - Wednesday, Sept. 26 TEMPLE BETH AVODAH, 45 Puddingstone Ln., Newton Centre Request High Holiday tickets for non-members online. Erev Yom Kippur - Tuesday, …
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