Chapter 132 – Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) Eve

132.1) Before saying Kol Nidre, the most venerable man of the congregation should take a Sefer Torah (handwritten copy of the Torah, the holiest book within Judaism) and walk around the center platform and people should kiss it.

132.2) When the hazan (cantor of a synagogue) says the benediction Sheheheyanu (who kept using life), his intention should be to say it on behalf of all the congregation.

132.3) In both the evening and day service, all should say in a loud voice, Baruh shem kevod malhuto leolam vaed (Blessed be His name, whose glorious kingdom is forever and ever).

132.4) If you are standing all day on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) as you have vowed and feel faint, you may lean against something.

132.5) If you plan to stay all night at the synagogue to recite hymns and need to sleep, move far away from the Holy Ark to do so.

 

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