Iyar 6, 5778, 4/21/2018
Yom Kippur MDA on High Alert Ahead of Yom KippurSynagogues now being equipped with defibrillators and other equipment ahead of 25-hour fast; average of 2,000 people treated every year. Watch: Thousands at the Kotel for First Night of SelichotSights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days. NY Assemblyman Attacks Kaparot Critics: Shame on You!Hikind slams Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit against controversial Kaparot custom as a 'disgusting misrepresentation.' Top Israeli Comedian Mourns Loss of 'My Saintly Rabbi'One of Israel's top comedians spoke about his special connection to the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Early Release for Arab who Ran Over Girl on Yom KippurJudges shorten sentence of Arab who killed a Jewish girl outside a synagogue, claiming he seems reformed from a 'treatment group.' Corsica Synagogue Suffers Anti-Jewish VandalismOn Yom Kippur eve, vandals spray-painted swastikas on the walls of the Beit Meir synagogue in Corsica, home to several hundred Jews. Sweden 'Tried to Be Helpful' With 'Palestine' RecognitionSweden wants 'good relations' with Israel and end to Gaza 'tragedy' after recognizing 'Palestine' on Yom Kippur. Israel on Yom Kippur: Clean of Sins - and Clean AirOnce again this year, Israelis were able to breathe easier on Yom Kippur, with pollution falling as much as 99% in many areas. Sanz Rebbe Faints During Yom Kippur PrayerThe rebbe lost consciousness and was taken on foot to the hospital. He was back on his feet by morning. Boy, 12, Seriously Hurt in Fall from BridgeThe boy fell from a 7-meter high bridge in Haifa as he was cycling on Yom Kippur. Ambassadors Ask UN to Recognize Yom Kippur as Official HolidayUnited Nations ambassadors from 32 countries asked that Yom Kippur be recognized as an official UN holiday. Sweden Recognizes 'Palestine' as a StateLeft-wing Social Democrat party announces its recognition of a 'Palestinian state' on Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur Ends; Preparations for Sukkot BeginHundreds of thousands of Jews attended prayer services in synagogues and fasted on the Day of Atonement. Shabbat Shalom and Gmar Chatima Tova!As Shabbat and Yom Kippur begin, Arutz Sheva wishes you a meaningful fast and happy new year Man Confesses to Armed Robbery - Because of Yom KippurSchizophrenic man confesses to robbing gas station - six months after proceedings began - due to a need for 'closure.' How Do the Sick and Pregnant Observe Yom Kippur?Chief Rabbi Lau explains the ins and outs of the Day of Atonement fast, regarding who can eat and how. Police, MDA on High Alert over Yom Kippur and Eid al-AdhaMedic, police patrols to increase throughout Israel ahead of joint Jewish and Muslim holidays. 'Two People, Two Holidays, One Day'Chief Rabbis, Chief Qadis, and Jewish and Arab MKs meet to discuss Yom Kippur and Eid el-Adha. In Pictures: Selichot at Hevron's Cave of the PatriarchsThousands of Jewish worshippers flock to one of Judaism's holiest sites for pre-Yom Kippur prayers of penitence. Tel Aviv City Bikes to Rest on Yom KippurTel Aviv residents who want to ride bikes on Yom Kippur won't be able to rent them from the city's Tel-Ofen bike racks. Shaarei Tzedek Hospital to Advise Diabetics Before Yom KippurFor diabetics, several days before the Yom Kippur fast is the time to get no cost advice from Shaarei Tzedek specialists. Rabbis Call to Keep Kaparot Ritual Kosher and Cruelty-FreeAgudath Israel of America has reissued a notice calling for greater vigilance when conducting the High Holiday ritual. Israel Seeks UN Recognition for Yom KippurUN recognizes Christian and Muslim holidays, but no Jewish holidays. Israel's UN mission trying to change that. 40,000 Secular Jews in Tzohar Yom Kippur Minyans250 prayer minyans were held by 750 Tzohar volunteers throughout Israel on the High Holiday. Netanyahu Hopes for 'Actions, not Words' on SyriaPrime Minister makes remarks during memorial ceremony on Mt. Herzl commemorating the 1973 Yom Kippur war. Rabbi Describes Yom Kippur in PrisonRabbi Yekutiel Vizner describes heart-rending prayers of prisoners. Mother & Daughter Hit By Car Going to Yom Kippur ServicesEsther Benzohar Ohayon and daughter, Orly, were hit on Friday night by a car while walking to a Jacksonville, FL synagogue. Fogel Survivors Pray at New SynagogueAbout 400 prayed on Yom Kippur at the new synagogue in Itamar dedicated to slain family members. Bnei Brak: Toddler Drowns in MikvehA 4-year-old girl drowned in a mikveh, apparently after its gate was left open and she wandered in. Yom Kippur EndsNo extraordinary security-related events on the holy day, as hundreds of thousands flocked to synagogues. Lapid Sorry, but Not for Budget CutsLapid seeks forgiveness for failing to bring civil marriage, Sabbath busing, and hareidi enlistment to Israel. A Halachic Guide to Yom KippurRabbi Baruch Efrati offers a halachic overview of the laws of Judaism's holiest day. Jerusalem Security Heightened for Yom Kippur EvePolice are prepared to to respond immediately to the "Day of Rioting" called on by terrorist factions. IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Assigned AreasDefense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the IDF impose a general closure on the Judea and Samaria over Yom Kippur. Chief Rabbi Meets Archbishop to Assure a Peaceful Yom KippurA meeting between Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi David Lau and Archbishop Elias Chacour will keep the peace on Yom Kippur, the rabbi said'Triple Whammy' May Mean a Tough Yom Kippur for ManyThe weather, the calendar, and the clock are conspiring to make this year's fast one of the most challenging in years for Israelis Preparing for Yom Kippur: Live Q&A With Israeli Medical ExpertProfessor Eliyahu Sorkin, head of intensive care Israel's Ichilov Hospital and member of United Hatzala, answers your questions. Rabbinate Weighs in on Kaparot ControversyThe Rabbinate supports use of chickens for ‘atonement’ ritual – but with caution. Heat Wave to Hit WednesdayHot weather will last through Yom Kippur holiday - Health Ministry issues warning for the elderly. Despite ‘Pagan’ Slam, Chicken Kaparot Going StrongMany continue tradition of using live chickens for the kaparot ritual. Pictures from Jerusalem. Thousands Recite Selichot at the Western WallJewish worshippers flock to the Kotel (Western Wall) to take part in penitential prayers in the run up to Yom Kippur. South Tel-Avivians Plea: 'Protect the Sanctity of Yom Kippur'Residents of south Tel Aviv urge the mayor to crack down on public desecration of the holy day by illegal immigrants. Removing the Number One Stumbling Block in Your LifeWhat's your sin - the one that prevents you from making spiritual progress?MK Lipman: Chicken Kaparot a 'Pagan' RitualHareidi MK says ritual is needlessly cruel, when coins or flowers can be used instead of a live bird. Video: Coming Clean in Yom KippurThe message from Aish.com's video: try your best, and God takes you all the way 40,000 Expected by Tzohar for Yom Kippurthe Tzohar organization will be organizing prayers at 250 locations around Israel for Yom Kippur, with 40,000 people expected Hotline to Give Halakhic Guidance for Yom Kippur Medical IssuesA halakhic hotline will help callers determine whether or not they can take medicine, eat, drink, or travel to the hospital on Yom Kippur. The Fast of Gedaliah: A Jewish Leader AssassinatedThe day after Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish community fasts in memory of a leader's tragic death and its disastrous aftermath. After Rosh Hashana, Countdown to Yom KippurNo unusual events were registered during the long holiday weekend. Ten Days of Teshuva begin. Hiddush Advocates for Israeli Tennis Team's PunishmentWhen the Israel Davis Cup team was penalized for refusing to compete on Yom Kippur, "Hiddush" advocated for freedom of religion for Israel. Israeli Tennis Team Fined for Refusing to Play on Yom KippurThe Israel Davis Cup team will be fined 10,000 euros for refusing to compete on Yom Kippur and asking to postpone the game by one day. Musician Reschedules UK Tour Due to Jewish HolidaysMusician Leonard Cohen has rescheduled two dates on his UK tour after realizing they fell out on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Purim Kicks Off with Reading of MegillahNot many know that the holiday of costumes and revelry is one of Judaism's most holy days. Australian Election Scheduled For Yom KippurAustralian PM Gillard stunned constituents and angered Jewish voters by announcing that the national elections will be held on September 14. Missing Brooklyn Teen Found Alive, HealthyA teenage boy who went missing in Brooklyn after Yom Kippur has been found alive and healthy, according to New York City police. Chief Rabbi: Israel Will Win – with or without USIsrael will defeat Iran, with or without the US, says Chief Rabbi Metzger, who asks Jews to focus on good relations with others. Kol Nidre Ushers in Yom Kippur Fast: Reflection and AtonementThe most solemn day of the year begins Tuesday eve. A time to pray, to think about who we are and where we are going. Chatima Tova. |
