Yom Kippur Eve
Josh blackman the volokh conspiracy 9 25 2020 6 26 pm.
Yom kippur eve. Among orthodox jews the wearing of leather shoes and anointing oneself with oil are forbidden. Erev yom kippur lit. Rosh hashanah and yom kippur are the two high holy days in the jewish faith. The opening prayer of yom kippur is the kol nidre or kol nidrei annulment of vows recited at sundown of yom kippur eve.
Yom kippur is marked by abstention from food drink and sex. Eve of day of atonement is the day preceding yom kippur corresponding to the ninth day of the hebrew month of tishrei this day is commemorated with additional morning prayers asking others for forgiveness giving charity performing the kapparot ritual an extended afternoon prayer service and two festive meals. Orthodox jews may wear long white robes called kittel. Jewish congregations spend the eve of yom kippur and the entire day in prayer and meditation.
Rosh hashanah is a festival that starts a 10 day observance where jewish people will repent and are asked to be. On the eve of yom kippur the kol nidre is recited.
