This year, Yom Kippur, a day of fasting and praying, falls on the fourteenth of September, tenth of Tishri, Wednesday night to Thursday night, September 15th.
Yom Kippur Terminology
Kol Nidre: ALL VOWS. Prayer chanted on Yom Kippur eve. This prayer is chanted in the Synagogue at the beginning of the evening service on the Day of Atonement, the name being derived from the opening words. In Kol Nidre the Jews pray that they may be absolved from all oaths, obligations and commitments made by them for the coming year.
Yom Klppur: THEDAY OF ATONEMENT. The tenth day of Tishri is the most important fast day of the year. It is observed by prayers intended to cleanse the soul of the moral impurities accumulated throughout the year. The abstention from food does not make Yom Kippur a sad day.
Mechilah: FORGIVENESS. One of the essential motifs of the Yom Kippur liturgy is the expression of the quest for forgiveness.
Services with Rabbi Friedman
We are looking forward to having Rabbi Fred Friedman leading the Yom Kippur services this year. We are sure that it will be an enriching experience for all of us who can communicate directly with a rabbi who signs fluently and gives you the opportunity to ask questions.
We have included some information and details to prepare you for the services. If we have overlooked any important details, please forgive us and let us know. We will answer any questions via TDD or FAX.
Guidelines for Yom Kippur Services
Dress code: men – tie and jacket is required, women – dress or skirts – no pants or tank tops. No leather shoes. Sneakers/tennis shoes accepted. Children under 10: play clothes.
Holiday Observance: Please be aware that we do not use cameras, write, turn on/off lights, and we do not use the phone.
Prayer book: We will be using a hardcover book, The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Yom Kippur.”
Food: Please do not bring any food as this premises is strictly kosher so if you need to bring anything, please contact me and see it it’s acceptable.
Day care: There will be several different people taking care of the kids: it you have any special instructions, please write it down before you come over. We will provide lunch, snacks and juices so please feed your child breakfast before you arrive. Also please bring a sleeping bag or blanket & pillow to use when they take their naps.
Teens Services: Melanie Chaplick and Barbara Boyd will be handling this program. They will be using the “Yom Kippur: A Family Service book.” Bring some comfortable clothes to change into after services.
Accommodations: We have hosts willing to provide overnight stay for people who live out of town or a long distance. If you need a place to sleep for Wednesday night, please contact us and we will get you a place to stay. There is no charge.
Directions to Hillel Hebrew Academy: Coming from the valley, take 405 Southto 10 East, get off at Robertson Blvd., go north and stay on for a while, turn left when you see Olympic Blvd., turn left at Oakhurst which is 1/2 block west of Doheny. Address is 9120 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. The entrance is at the comer of Olympic & Oakhurst, not on Doheny. We are on the third floor, use the stairways.
Ylzkor Memorial: We will be happy to print names in the program book if you provide us with names (unlimited) by September 5th. It can be your deceased parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, or/and cousins that are resting in peace. Send information to: 1717 Bagley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90035 or FAX 31 0/2020035.
Are you from a Cohen or Levi tribe? (Men only, sorry…) Please let us know so Rabbi Fred Friedman can call you during the Torah reading portion.
We will provide kippahs, talks, prayerbooks ready for you but if you have your own talks, please bring it.
