Standing throughout Yom Kippur

Standing throughout Yom Kippur:[1]

Some are accustomed to stand throughout the entire duration of Yom Kippur, both by night and day, with exception to their sleeping hours.[2] 

Women:[3] This custom is not applicable to women.[4]

Lean if feels week:[5] One who follows this custom may nevertheless lean on a support if he feels weak.


[1] 619/15

[2] The reason: The reason behind this custom is to emulate angles. [619/17]

[3] 619/17

[4] The reason: As they cannot emulate angels as explained in Chapter 610/9 [ibid]

[5] 619/16

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