A day for making amends
Yom Kippur falls on 10 Tishrei. It is a day of teshuvah: acknowledging our actions, trying to repair harm and changing direction. Prayer does not replace asking someone for forgiveness, nor does asking oblige that person to reconcile.
Fasting and health
Traditional observance includes about 25 hours without food or drink and other abstentions. Not everyone should fast. If pregnancy, illness, medication or another health circumstance is involved, consult your medical team and a rabbinic authority beforehand; do not change treatment based on this guide. Protecting life takes priority.
Taking part
Kol Nidrei opens the evening and Ne’ilah closes the day. Wearing white is customary in some communities. Ask which parts have translations and whether booking is required. Confirm local fasting start and end times with your community: they are not simply midnight. Reflection, making amends and helping others are also ways to participate.
Where to get it in Buenos Aires
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See dates in the calendarEditorial approach
This guide summarizes practices that can vary across communities, families, and movements. We compare institutional references from different traditions and avoid presenting one custom as universal.