Kapparot online
Kapparot Online with Chabad for Yom Kippur 2026
Kapparot Online
Perform Kapparot today by donating to support Chabad’s activities in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, helping IDF soldiers, families in need, and victims of terror.
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Kapparot Donation Amount
You may donate any amount according to your generosity.
Ideally, it is customary to donate at least the value of a chicken for each member of your household.
The prayer to be read (Transcription)
Hold a sum of money in your hand and recite:
Bnei adam yoshvei hoshech vetzalmavet asirei oni u’varzel
Yotzi’em mihoshech vetzalmavet umosroteihem yenatek
Evilim miderech pish’am ume’avonoteihem yit’anu
Kol ochel teta’ev nafsham veyagi’u ad sha’arei mavet
Vayiz’aku el Adonai batzar lahem mimetzukoteihem yoshi’em
Yishlach dvaro vayirap’em vayimalet mishchitutam
Yodu la’Adonai chasdo venifle’otav livnei adam
Im yesh alav mal’ach melitz echad mini elef l’ehagid le’adam yoshro
Vayechunenu vayomer pda’ehu miredet shachat matzati chofer
There are those who turn the atonement coins over their head 3 times
This is my substitute. This is my compensation. This is my atonement. This money will go to charity
And I will go to a good, long and peaceful life
After the ceremony, donate the kapparot money at the website, you can come back and use the coins for your personal use.
Translation
Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains.
He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.
Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
He sent out his word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
If there be for him an angel, a mediator, one of the thousand, to declare to man what is right for him.
and he is merciful to him, and says, ‘Deliver him from going down into the pit; I have found a ransom.
Hebrew
בְּנֵי אָדָם יוֹשְׁבֵי חשֶׁךְ וְצַלְמָוֶת אֲסִירֵי עֳנִי וּבַרְזֶל: יוֹצִיאֵם מֵחשֶׁךְ וְצַלְמָוֶת וּמוֹסְרוֹתֵיהֶם יְנַתֵּק:
אֱוִילִים מִדֶּרֶךְ פִּשְׁעָם וּמֵעֲוֹנֹתֵיהֶם יִתְעַנּוּ: כָּל אֹכֶל תְּתַעֵב נַפְשָׁם וַיַּגִּיעוּ עַד שַׁעֲרֵי מָוֶת:
וַיִּזְעֲקוּ אֶל אֲדוֹנָי בַּצַּר לָהֶם מִמְּצוּקוֹתֵיהֶם יוֹשִׁיעֵם: יִשְׁלַח דְּבָרוֹ וְיִרְפָּאֵם וִימַלֵּט מִשְּׁחִיתוֹתָם:
יוֹדוּ לַדוֹנָי חַסְדּוֹ וְנִפְלְאוֹתָיו לִבְנֵי אָדָם: אִם יֵשׁ עָלָיו מַלְאָךְ מֵלִיץ אֶחָד מִנִּי אָלֶף. לְהַגִּיד לְאָדָם יָשְׁרוֹ: וַיְחֻנֶּנּוּ וַיֹּאמֶר פְּדָעֵהוּ מֵרֶדֶת שַׁחַת מָצָאתִי כֹפֶר:
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זֶה חֲלִיפָתִי זֶה תְּמוּרָתִי זֶה כַּפָּרָתִי זֶה הַכֶּסֶף יֵלֵךְ לִצְדָקָה וַאֲנִי אֵלֵךְ לְחַיִּים טוֹבִים אֲרֻכִּים וּלְשָׁלוֹם.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapparot?
Kapparot is an ancient Jewish custom performed before Yom Kippur. It symbolizes repentance and spiritual renewal by reminding us to reflect on our actions, return to Hashem, and prepare for the Day of Atonement.
Why do Jews perform Kapparot?
Kapparot is performed before Yom Kippur as a symbolic act of repentance and atonement. The custom reminds us to reflect on our actions, return to Hashem, and prepare spiritually for the Day of Atonement. When performed with money, it also fulfills the mitzvah of giving charity to those in need.
When is Kapparot in 2026?
In 2026 (5787), Kapparot is traditionally performed on Sunday, September 20, 2026, before sunset and before the beginning of Yom Kippur.
How Do You Perform Kapparot?
Performing Kapparot with money is simple and takes only a few moments.
Hold a sum of money in your hand.
Recite the traditional Kapparot prayers.
Rotate the money above your head three times while saying:
“This is my substitute, this is my exchange, this is my atonement. This money shall go to charity, and I shall go to a good, long life and to peace.”
Donate the money to charity before Yom Kippur.
Can I perform Kapparot with money instead of a chicken?
Yes. Using money that is donated to charity is a widely accepted and common way to fulfill the custom of Kapparot. Many Jewish communities prefer this practice because it combines the custom with the mitzvah of tzedakah.
How much should I donate for Kapparot?
There is no fixed amount. Many people donate at least the approximate value of a chicken for each family member, while others give according to their family tradition and financial ability. Every donation made with sincerity is meaningful.
Can I perform Kapparot for someone else?
Yes. It is customary to perform Kapparot on behalf of family members or others by mentioning their name and adjusting the wording of the prayer accordingly.
Can Kapparot be performed for children?
Yes. It is customary to perform Kapparot for every member of the household, including young children. Many families include all of their children in the custom each year.
Where does my Kapparot donation go?
Your donation supports Chabad’s humanitarian activities in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, including assistance for families in need, victims of terror, and IDF soldiers. By giving charity before Yom Kippur, you combine the custom of Kapparot with the mitzvah of helping those in need.