Tonight, Wednesday 1 October, the Yom Kippur fast will begin. For 25 hours, we refrain from eating, drinking, or engaging in physical tasks. This allows up to focus on the themes of the day - Teshuva and Tefila, loosely translated as "Repentance/Returning", and "Prayer/Connection".
The fast begins at sunset on Wednesday, and concludes at nightfall on Thursday,
Although living regional may mean that a Synagogue is not immediately accessible for you to attend, the main aspect of Yom Kippur is to fast - which can be done anywhere.
As the Day of Atonement approaches, allow me the opportunity to wish you and your family a sweet new year. May you and your family be inscribed in the Book of Life for goodness, kindness, health & prosperity.
May you find meaning in Yom Kippur, and have an easy fast.
Rabbi Menachem Aron
PS: I'm currently sending this email to you from Houston, Texas, where my family and I have travelled, to spend Yom Kippur and Sukkot with Shevi's grandparents, Rabbi Shimon and Chiena Lazaroff. At the direction of the Rebbe, they came to Houston in the 1970's, to establish a Jewish presence in the Lone Star State. I look forward to bringing you further updates from our trip!