Venue: Young Israel of Forest Hills Young Israel of Forest Hills

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Collections: Rabbi Schachter: Yom Kippur

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Is Yom Kippur(Y.K.) a joyous holiday? When is a kohen gadol needed to perform services? Why are there two days of kabalas hatorah? Why do we blow the shofar after Y.K? Why does the service begin with kal nidrei? Is kal nidrei on future or past nedarim? How long is tosefes Y.K? Why do we say vidui on erev Y.K? Is it proper to start musaf after the seventh hour of the day? Is there a minhag to have a one hour pause during the davening? What tune does one use while laining during mincha of Y.K? How many brachos are recited after the haftorah of mincha? Does a deathly ill person eat a regular meal on Y.K? Did Rav Yisrael Salanter make kidush on Y.K? Should one wear sneakers with arch supports on Y.K? Who can take medication on shabbos?