The beginning of the Yom Kippur fast
Jerusalem – 17:58
Tel Aviv – 18:15
Haifa – 18:07
Beer Sheva – 18:16
End of the fast
Jerusalem – 19:08
Tel Aviv – 19:10
Haifa – 19:09
Beer Sheva – 19:10
Selichot at the Western Wall on the eve of Kippur, photo: Oren Ben Hakon
Yom Kippur Prohibitions
During the Yom Kippur fast there are five main prohibitions:
• Eating and drinking – during the fast it is forbidden to drink or eat.
• Washing – it is forbidden to bathe or wash hands on Yom Kippur, whether in hot or cold water and even a small finger in water is forbidden.
• Lubrication – It is forbidden to apply oil or lotion to the body.
• Lock the sandal – It is forbidden to wear a shoe made of leather. It is allowed to wear any other shoes, such as cloth or rubber shoes.
According to tradition, there are two main reasons that distinguish leather shoes from shoes made of other materials: a shoe that is not made of leather is less comfortable, and causes a feeling analogous to stepping on the ground, and is also not defined as a shoe but as clothing and clothing, and is therefore excluded from the prohibition on shoes.
• Use of the bed – It is forbidden to have conjugal relations on Yom Kippur, and in addition, the laws of distancing between men and women must be observed during Niddah as explained at length in the laws of Niddah.
Lighting candles on Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is a holiday, and it is a mitzvah to light a candle in his honor, as the sages instructed to light a candle every Friday night and holiday for Shalom Bayit, so that there will be light and they will not encounter an obstacle (wood and stone in the language of the Sages).
The blessings that are blessed by lighting candles:• "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the world, whom we sanctified by His commandments and commandments to light the candle of Yom Kippur"• "
Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the world, whom we have lived,
sustained, and have come to this time."
Weather on Yom Kippur
This year, the weather on Yom Kippur is expected to be warmer than usual.
The forecast on the eve of Yom Kippur
Jerusalem - 23 degrees
Tel Aviv - 24 degrees
Haifa - 23 degrees
Beersheba - 23 degrees
The forecast on Yom Kippur
Jerusalem - 30 degrees
Tel Aviv - 30 degrees
Haifa - 28 degrees
Beersheba - 33 degrees
Prayer in a minyan outside on Yom Kippur, Photo: Gideon Markowitz
Tips for fasting
Before fasting
- It is recommended to drink plenty of water before fasting, between 8-10 cups.
- Avoid eating salty/spicy foods (like snacks, pickles, salty cheese) – Salt causes thirst.
- Avoid foods/drinks that cause fluid loss like chocolate, spirits, coffee and tea.
How and what should you eat at a break meal?
- Eat a balanced meal, until satiety but do not overdo it.
Eat in the afternoon and not before the fast, so as not to feel heavy during the fast.
- Incorporate carbohydrates (such as rice and pasta), protein (chicken, meat, or fish), fat (tahini or avocado) and raw or cooked vegetables into the meal.
- Avoid dessert – cakes, fruits and all sweets and sugars that increase hunger and thirst afterwards.
- Vegetarians and vegans are advised not to skip the protein portion and it is recommended to eat stews with tofu, lentils, or chickpeas.
Yom Kippur, Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
What to eat after fasting?
It is recommended not to eat a large meal immediately after the fast, but to start by drinking water, hot drinks and cake, cookie or slice of bread in order to replenish the fluids and sugars lost during the fast.
After about half an hour from the end of the fast, it is recommended to eat a balanced meal.
Who is exempt from fasting?
Pregnant women – A pregnant woman who feels she must eat is exempt from fasting.
Women who have had an abortion – Women who have had an abortion are exempt from Lent up to 7 days after the abortion.
Maternity – A woman who gives birth within the first three days after giving birth, halacha forbids her to fast. Between the third day and up to a week after birth, the choice to fast is the mother's. About a week after giving birth, the woman is obliged to fast.
Children under the age of Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah – Girls under the age of 12 and children under the age of 13 are not obligated to fast.
• Patients whose lives are in danger or who are advised by doctors to eat during fasting are exempt from Lent.
• Elderly – An elderly person who feels unable to fast is exempt from Lent.
Study vacation
Israeli students go on vacation on September 22, on the eve of Yom Kippur, and on Yom Kippur itself, there are no classes. This year, as mentioned, there is a bridge between the freedom of Yom Kippur and the end of the Sukkot holiday.
So Israeli students will return to school on 8 October 10
Full holiday schedule
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