Celebrating Yom Kippur in Tampa Bay

Where to attend services for Yom Kippur.

Yesterday evening Yom Kippur, the “Day of Atonement” and holiest day of the Jewish calendar, began. In observance, participants will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall today (sunset is at 7:11 p.m.).

The Tampa Bay area has services celebrating Yom Kippur today. Check out these locations:

Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation, 606 S. Tampania Ave. | Wed., Oct. 5 | Morning Service: 9:30 a.m., Yizkor Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Afternoon Service & Neilah: 6 p.m., Fast Ends: 7:46 p.m.

Congregation Rodeph Sholom, 2713 Bayshore Blvd. | Wed., Oct. 5 | Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Shoresh David Tampa, 4320 W Bay to Bay Blvd. | Wed., Oct. 5 | Morning Service: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road | Wed., Oct. 5 | Shacharit 9 a.m., Torah Service 10:30 a.m., Serman/Yizkor 11:15 a.m., Musaf Service 11:45 a.m., Text Study/Discussion 4 p.m., Mincha 5:25 p.m., Neilah 6:25 p.m., Havdalah/Shofar 7:47 p.m.

Know of other celebration services taking place? Share your suggestions with us.

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