One should recite Al Chet privately as well as Tehillim before Kol Nidrei. It is customary to recite the verse Baruch Shem (- the second line of the Shema) aloud throughout Yom Kippur. This prayer was heard by Moses from the angels. We say it aloud on this day when we all resemble angels. Before going to sleep on this night, men should recite the first 4 chapters of Tehillim. Morning of Yom Kippur One should was Negel Vasser (morning hand-washing) up to one's knuckles. One may not rinse one's mouth out. One should omit the blessing of She-asa Li Kol Tzorki (Siddur pg. 7) on Yom Kippur. This blessing thanks G-d for our shoes. Since we cannot wear regular shoes on this day, we omit this blessing. According to Chabad custom it is also not recited at night after Yom Kippur. Prayers Yizkor After the reading of the Torah, Yizkor is recited (in Ashkenazi Shuls). Those who have both parents living should leave the Shul during Yizkor. Mourners during the first year of mourning should stay in Shul but should not say Yizkor.
One should recite Al Chet privately as well as Tehillim before Kol Nidrei. It is customary to recite the verse Baruch Shem (- the second line of the Shema) aloud throughout Yom Kippur. This prayer was heard by Moses from the angels. We say it aloud on this day when we all resemble angels. Before going to sleep on this night, men should recite the first 4 chapters of Tehillim. Morning of Yom Kippur One should was Negel Vasser (morning hand-washing) up to one's knuckles. One may not rinse one's mouth out. One should omit the blessing of She-asa Li Kol Tzorki (Siddur pg. 7) on Yom Kippur. This blessing thanks G-d for our shoes. Since we cannot wear regular shoes on this day, we omit this blessing. According to Chabad custom it is also not recited at night after Yom Kippur. Prayers Yizkor After the reading of the Torah, Yizkor is recited (in Ashkenazi Shuls). Those who have both parents living should leave the Shul during Yizkor. Mourners during the first year of mourning should stay in Shul but should not say Yizkor.