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Jewish News 24 · Sep 15, 2026

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As Yom Kippur approaches, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has issued halachic guidelines regarding the traditional Kapparot ritual, warning against conducting the practice with chickens when it involves animal cruelty. In a halachic ruling, Rabbi Yosef stressed that Kapparot is an ancient Jewish custom practiced by communities for generations. But he said the custom should not be performed in a manner that violates Jewish law.

As Yom Kippur approaches, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has issued halachic guidelines regarding the traditional Kapparot ritual, warning against conducting the practice with chickens when it involves animal cruelty. In a halachic ruling, Rabbi Yosef stressed that Kapparot is an ancient Jewish custom practiced by communities for generations. But he said the custom should not be performed in a manner that violates Jewish law.

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