Observe Yom Kippur 2012 in Sarasota

Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins.
Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset.
Places of Worship and Jewish Resources:
Temple Beth Sholom
Chabad of Sarasota
Temple Emanu-El
National Council of Jewish Women
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota - Manatee
Kobernick-Anchin
Temple Emanu-El
Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a month on the Hebrew calendar, which is nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah.
To observe Yom Kippur, one should eat and drink festively the day

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