Is a Tallit Worn for Kol Nidre?

A tallit is also worn at night on Yom Kippur, from Kol Nidre, which begins during the daylight hours until after the evening (Ma'ariv) service.

What do you wear to Kol Nidre?

Wearing a tallit at night

During the opening prayer service on the eve of Yom Kippur - known as Kol Nidre - often the tallit is worn. ... One reason for wearing the tallit is for during singing the Thirteen Attributes at Kol Nidre services an old custom states the tallit should be worn while chanting.

What is Kol Nidre service?

Kol Nidre, (Aramaic: “All Vows”), a prayer sung in Jewish synagogues at the beginning of the service on the eve of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). ... The prayer begins with an expression of repentance for all unfulfilled vows, oaths, and promises made to God during the year.

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