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Hilchot Yom Kippur

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  • Who came down from Har Sinai on Yom Kippur, and what did he bring?
  • What mitzvah do we have on the day before Yom Kippur?
  • Why do many people go to the mikveh before Yom Kippur?
  • During Neilah, what special change happens in the words of the tefillah?
    The wording changes from “write us” to “seal us” in the Book of Life.
  • Give one example of when washing is allowed on Yom Kippur.
    Washing dirt off your hands or washing for Netilat Yadayim in the morning.
  • What is the last tefillah (prayer) before Yom Kippur ends?
    Neilah.
  • Why must we say “I’m sorry” to people before Yom Kippur?
    Because Yom Kippur only forgives sins between us and Hashem, not between people.
  • What is the first tefillah (prayer) on Yom Kippur night?
    Kol Nidrei.
  • How is Havdalah after Yom Kippur different from a regular Havdalah?
    We use a candle and wine, but no spices.
  • What is the name of the last meal before the fast begins?
  • Why is Yom Kippur the day of forgiveness in Jewish history?
    Because that was the day Hashem forgave us after the Golden Calf.
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