Yom Kippur at JCOM
Many Jews purify themselves in a mikvah, or ritual bath on the Eve of Yom Kippur. Eating, drinking, and all bodily pleasures are prohibited on Yom Kippur. White clothing is customarily worn with shoes that are not made of leather.
On Yom Kippur, Jewish mystics believe that G-d descends through the spheres of heaven to dwell among the people. It is at this time that G-d is most accessible to the people. On this day, Jews around the world repent and ask G-d to forgive transgressions, pardon iniquities, and grant atonement for all their sins.
The Jewish Congregation of Maui’s schedule of services are as follows:
- September 17 – 5:30 Doors open for members and reserved seats; 5:45 pm seating will be opened for community singing; 6:00 pm Erev Yom Kippur & Shabbat Services.
- September 18 – 8:30am – 1:00 pm Yom Kippur morning service; 1:00-4:00pm Break; 4:00pm Mincha service; 5:00 pm Yizkor; 6:15 pm Neila service; 7:00 pm Havdalah service. A light break fast meal will be provided.