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Yom Kippur represents a time when Jews reflect and ask forgiveness for their sins, with a day of quick and intense prayer Jews all over the world fast on the holy day, which means they refrain from eating, drinking, marital relations, bathing and perfume
It lasts 25 hours and each year Yom Kippur begins on the tenth day of the seventh month at sunset
The day is known as the most sacred in the Jewish calendar, with the majority of the day devoted to synagogue services
However, the celebrations could be different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many potentially choosing to do prayers at home to avoid crowds at the synagogue
In a statement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today: “#YomKippur this year will be different because of the pandemic, but I would like to send my best wishes to all Jews in the UK and around the world G’mar chatimah tovah «
The holy day, also known as the day of atonement, marks the end of the days of repentance or days of respect
Jews believe that God dictates the fate of each person for the coming year in the Rosh Hashanah book of life and wait for Yom Kippur to « seal » the outcome
Rosh Hashanah is the first day of the seventh month, while Yom Kippur is on the tenth day of the seventh month
At least 18 minutes before sunset, according to Chabadorg, all women and girls light candles to welcome Yom Kippur
If there are no women, the man who heads the household will light the candles
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The candles are lit because it is impossible to honor Yom Kippur with food and drink like other holidays because Jews must fast
Instead, the candles should be lit from a pre-existing flame that was burning before the start of the day
Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who sanctified us through his commandments and commanded us to light the light of the day of atonement
Translation: Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who gave us life, sustained us and enabled us to achieve this opportunity
Isaiah wrote: « With lights honor God », which is why many candles are often lit in homes and synagogues
However, only married men light candles in the synagogue where, in the past, young and old alike lit candles for them
A candle in the synagogue must be large enough to burn during the 25 hours of Yom Kippur
This candle is known as « dos lebidikeh licht » in Yiddish, which translates to « living light »
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