How long before Yom Kippur did the Kohen Gadol stay at the Beit Hamikdash?
A week
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What are 5 things we are prohibited from doing on Yom Kippur?
1. No eating or drinking
2. No wearing of leather shoes
3. No bathing or washing
4. No anointing oneself with perfume or lotion
5. No marital relations
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When is Kol Nidrei recited?
At sundown of Erev Yom Kippur.
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What are kapparot?
The sins of a person are passed onto a chicken.
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What does Neilah mean?
"Closing the gate"
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Who came to see the Kohen Gadol during this time?
All the inhabitants of the city
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What are other prohibitions that are not explicitly stated?
Anything we can't do on Shabbat (39 Melachot)
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What is the theme of Kol Nidrei?
Vows and promises we have made during the past year.
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Which type of fowl does each person use?
A rooster is used for men and a hen is used for women
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When does Neilah take place?
At the end of Yom Kippur, it is the last service before the fast is over
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What did the kings, princes, and Leviim who came wear?
Blue robes
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What is a custom not to wear on Yom Kippur?
Gold, because it reminds us of the sin of the golden calf
300
What is the Translation of "Kol Nidrei"?
"All Vows"
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How is this process done?
The fowl is held above the person’s head and swung or waved in a circle three times,and a pasuk is spoken
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What does leaving the Ark open symbolize?
Heaven is open to our prayers
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What did the Kohanim who came wear?
White robes
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Who is required to fast?
Women over the age of 12 and men over the age of 13, but healthy older children should attempt to fast for a while
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What does one say about future promises?
He declares them invalid.
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What is done with the fowl?
Donated to the poor for food
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What is said at the conclusion of Neilah?
"Next year in Jerusalem!"
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What happened with the Kohen Gadol the night before?
He studied interesting pieces of Torah so he wouldnt fall asleep
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Who might be exempted from fasting?
Sick people, a woman who has recently given birth, someone who needs to take medicine, or older people
500
What is done for imperfections that might occur during the upcoming year?
They are denied and declared insignificant
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Where are kapparot mentioned?
They actually aren't mentioned, they came from Torah scholars
500
What are three things we say pronouncing Hashem as our God?
1) Shema
2) "Blessed be the name of the glory of His kingdom forever and ever" (three times)
3) "G-d - He is the Only G-d" (seven times)