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Observe Yom Kippur 2012 in the Sewickley Area

Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in the 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.

Holiday observances will be taking place throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area, including Beth Samuel Jewish Center in Ambridge. 

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The Kol Nidre service in the sanctuary at Beth Samuel is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight, Sept. 25. Yom Kippur morning services are from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26; the children's program and services are at the same time, but require a prior RSVP. Afternoon and Neilah services are from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.

The synagogue is located at 810 Kennedy Drive.

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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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