ALEXANDRIA, VA—Jewish residents across Alexandria will observe Yom Kippur beginning at sundown Sunday, September 20, and continuing through nightfall Monday, September 21.
Known as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It concludes the Ten Days of Repentance that begin with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
The observance is traditionally devoted to prayer, fasting, reflection and seeking forgiveness. Many Jewish adults refrain from eating and drinking for approximately 25 hours, although children and people whose health could be endangered by fasting are exempt.
Yom Kippur in Alexandria
Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Drive, lists its Yom Kippur morning service for 9 a.m. Monday in the Cohen Sanctuary. Anyone interested in attending should contact the congregation at 703-998-6460 to confirm admission and security requirements…