On Yom Kippur, Jewish communities around the world recited the memorial prayer “Yizkor” for those whose souls have departed this material world. An integral part of the Yizkor prayer is the pledge for a donation (tzedakah), which one commits to giving after the holiday in the merit of the deceased. This act holds special power: … Yizkor: The Memorial Prayer and Tzedakah
One of the most important moments of the holy day of Yom Kippur is the recitation of the funeral prayer “Izkor”. We should read for our fathers, relatives and loved ones who have gone because they have no children, as we would read “Izkor” for them. If you want to read “Izkor” on the remaining … Let’s get ready for Yom Kippur! Prayer “Izkor”
Yom Kippur is a day of repentance, atonement, and a strict fast, filled with profound prayers. The fast begins today at 18:25; the “Kol Nidre” prayer starts at 19:00. On behalf of our website and the entire team, we sincerely ask forgiveness from anyone we may have offended throughout this year, whether knowingly or unknowingly. … The website of the Dnipro Jewish community, www.djc.com.ua, wishes everyone “G’mar Chatimah Tovah!”
Before Yom Kippur, on Erev Yom Kippur, there is an important tradition – before going to the synagogue, to bless one’s children with a special bracha that can be found in the Yom Kippur machzor. This moment holds particular power. In this blessing, we ask the Almighty to grant children good midot (character traits), health, … “Birkat HaBanim” – A Special Blessing for Children Before Yom Kippur
Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Part 6: Holidays and Commemorative Dates 1. On the eve of Yom Kippur, at dawn—a time when, according to Kabbalah and the Talmud, the Almighty shows special mercy to His people—the Kapparot ceremony is performed. By custom, men first immerse themselves in the waters of a mikvah. For Kapparot, it is customary to … Yom Kippur Eve
Dear friends, it is with deep sorrow that we announce the funeral of Moishe Varshavsky, which will take place today, Sunday, the 9th of Tishrei (September 20), at 12:15 PM at the Zaporizhzhia Cemetery. Moishe Varshavsky was an honorary veteran of the Chevra Kadisha and a respected member of the Jewish community of Dnipro. We … The Community Mourns –Moishe Varshavsky Has Passed Away
As part of the publishing project “Likutei Sichot in Russian,” which was implemented several years ago by the educational structure “Kolel Torah,” a volume of the collection—translations of the talks of the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson, dedicated to Yom Kippur—was published. Today, on the eve of the holiday, we present our readers with … A Talk by the Rebbe about Yom Kippur
The fifth, final, and perhaps most important prayer of Yom Kippur is Ne’ilah – literally meaning “locking” or “closing,” which derives from its full name in ancient times, Ne’ilat She’arim, meaning “locking the gates of the Temple.” It is recited only once a year, only on Yom Kippur, when the five great prayers are said. … Preparing for Yom Kippur! The Ne’ilah Prayer
Perhaps the most famous and well-known Jewish prayer in the world is Kol Nidre, which opens the prayers for Yom Kippur, the most solemn and important day of the Jewish calendar. Synagogues around the world are packed—for even if a Jew hasn’t set foot in synagogue all year, they’ll certainly come for Kol Nidre. There’s … Getting ready for Yom Kippur! Kol Nidre
Yom Kippur is the culmination of the “time of teshuvah,” which is inspired by all the preparations for the holiday—the shofar-blowing throughout Elul, the selichot on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the dreadful and solemn Judgment, and the 10 dreadful days between the decision and its confirmation—all of this is intended to open the soul, … Preparing for Yom Kippur! Discovering a hidden connection…
Yom Kippur is a key day in the entire Jewish year and in all of human history. On this day, people become like angels—they neither eat nor drink but are in constant contact with the Almighty. The most important words used to describe the holiday are purification, repentance, teshuvah , atonement, and correction. It is … Preparing for Yom Kippur ! Purification, repentance, teshuvah , atonement…
A grand festive event marking the upcoming holidays of the month of Tishrei took place at the “Beit Baruch” home for the elderly—a unique social institution of the Dnipro Jewish community. The program featured the premiere of a new theatrical production by the home’s creative studio, a performance by primary school students from the Levi … A Grand Celebration at “Beit Baruch” Unites Generations Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Tashlich is traditionally performed on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, near a body of water (or, if it falls on a Saturday, on the second day). After noon, after Mincha, and before evening, it is customary to perform the Tashlich ritual. The essence of the ritual is the recitation of prayers invoking the “thirteen … Tashlich
On the day of Monday, September 14, Jews around the world fast from dawn until nightfall in memory of the assassination of Gedaliah, the governor of Judea during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. The fast falls on the first non-festival day following Rosh Hashanah—that is, the 3rd of Tishrei. This year, the fast begins at … Attention! September 14 – Fast of Gedaliah (“Tzom Gedaliah”)
The Menorah Community youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, which is actively developing thanks to the efforts of the Zislin family, held another women’s lesson dedicated to the Ki Tetze chapter and the spiritual lessons it reveals about personal responsibility, a woman’s inner strength, and the choices a person must make throughout life. The … Menorah Community: Women’s Lesson on the Ki Tetze Chapter and the Choices That Help Preserve Oneself
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website call on everyone to pray for Asher ben Chana, who has gone missing. We call on everyone to read Psalms 40 and 20 from the book of Tehillim for his return. May the Almighty return Asher ben Chana as soon as possible. Perek 40 1For the conductor, … A call to pray!
The latest men’s Torah lesson at the Menorah Community youth project of the Dnipro Jewish Community, which is actively developing thanks to the efforts of the Zislin family, was devoted to the weekly chapter of Ki Tetze, which reveals the profound spiritual aspects of strength of character, personal responsibility, and inner freedom. The speaker at … Menorah Community: A Men’s Lesson on Ki Tetze, Strength of Character, and Inner Freedom
The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website sincerely congratulate Lyubov Ovrachuk, an active participant in the Menorah Community project, on her birthday. She will celebrate her birthday tomorrow, 2 Elul. The Jewish community of Dnipro and our website wish Lyubov Ovrachuk good health, success, fruitful work, and may there always be happiness and joy … Happy Birthday Yulia Sokilska!
In Dnipro, more and more Jewish homes and apartments have mezuzas affixed to their doors in full accordance with Jewish tradition. The Jewish community of Dnipro actively promotes the observance of this crucial commandment, assisting those in need of mezuzas and providing qualified assistance in their proper installation. Recently, two mezuzas were installed in another … Another Jewish household in Dnipro has received mezuzas.
The distribution of the fourth thousand Jewish books, donated to Jewish communities by Yosef (Yuri) Nikitenko, a respected member of the Jewish Community of Dnipro, and his family, has begun. This large-scale charitable initiative is a continuation of a larger program jointly run with the Jewish Community of Dnipro and continues to expand its reach. … The fourth thousand Jewish books from Yosef (Yuri) Nikitenko are being distributed to communities not only in Ukraine.
