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Rabbi Rachel Isaacs, left, and Melanie Weiss read the Book of Leviticus, the third book of the Torah, prior to Yom Kippur services Wednesday at Beth Israel Synagogue in Waterville. The holiest day on the Jewish calendar. The event started at sunset Wednesday and ends at nightfall Thursday. The 25-hour period is marked by soul-searching and synagogue services that include special prayers and rituals. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image
Melanie Weiss reads from the Mahzor Lev Shalem: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer book prior to Yom Kippur services Wednesday at Beth Israel Synagogue in Waterville. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image
Hadas Isaacs-Weiss, left, and Nitzah Isaacs-Weiss and Rabbi Rachel Isaacs, right, look at the Torahs prior to Yom Kippur services Wednesday at Beth Israel Synagogue in Waterville. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image

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