When must one stop eating on Erev Yom Kippur — exactly how close to nightfall?

Yom KippurErev YK

Synopsis

One must add from the weekday to the holy (tosefet YK) by stopping eating before bein hashmashot. The obligation to add some amount is biblical; the minimum is a small amount before bein hashmashot.

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