Yom Kippur

Hot and dry weather for Yom Kippur

Temperatures to remain above seasonal average until Thursday, forecasters say.

What gives Kol Nidre its unique power?

Police to block Arab traffic into west Jerusalem on Yom Kippur

112 makeshift barriers to block Arab traffic into Jewish neighborhoods - primarily in western Jerusalem - during Yom Kippur.

Thoughts for Yom Kippur: Where do we go from here?

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur force us to get real with what we truly want.

Watch: Selichot at the Western Wall

Thousands at the Western Wall for final Selichot prayer before Yom Kippur.

Forgiving others and forgiving ourselves

The Story of Jonah: This Yom Kippur, Don’t Forget to Pray for the Whole World.

'Most Israelis seek to connect to their heritage'

Tzohar to hold 350 free, public, Yom Kippur prayer services around Israel.

Poll: 60% of Israelis will fast this Yom Kippur

Fewer Israelis plan to fast this Yom Kippur compared to previous years, less than half plan on praying in synagogue.

PA condemns closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Yom Kippur

PA official says Israeli decision to close the Cave of the Patriarchs on Yom Kippur is "a blatant attack on Muslims".

Watch: Selichot at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Selichot services ahead of Yom Kippur attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Learning Torah on the eve of Yom Kippur

More than 2,000 people in attendance for marathon day of Shiurim organized by OU Israel on the eve of Yom Kippur.

The biggest Selichot tour in Israel

The tour began on Mount Herzel and continued to Nachlaot, Mahane Yehuda, the Old City, Armon Hanatziv and Rachel's Tomb.

Live: OU Israel's 'Torah Yerushalayim' day of study

One Torah, One people, One place. OU Israel presents a special of learning ahead of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Jewish Labour MP could be ousted on Yom Kippur

Veteran Jewish MP from Britain’s Labour party faces no-confidence vote which is scheduled for Erev Yom Kippur.

The message of the Fast of Gedalia

Watch: Saudi blogger sings 'Avinu Malkeinu'

Mohammed Saud wishes Jews a happy Yom Kippur.

Site playing synagogue matchmaker tops 1,100 synagogues

Over 1,100 synagogues offer young Jewish people free High Holidays seats.

LA Jewish center sued to prevent kapparot ritual

Animal rights group launches lawsuit against Hills Hebrew Discovery Center to prevent pre-Yom Kippur ritual involving chickens.

Texas school demands mother prove daughter is Jewish for absence

North Texas school district requests mother furnish proof that daughter is Jewish in order to excuse Yom Kippur absence.

Man arrested in Yom Kippur rock attack on Polish synagogue

Man accused of hurling a rock through the window of a synagogue in the Polish city of Gdansk on Yom Kippur arrested.

Emergency medics treat 1,728 people over Yom Kippur

Magen David Adom teams had a busy Yom Kippur, treating 1,728 people - including 228 who felt ill from the fast.

Watch: Terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

Attack targeting worshippers in Jerusalem foiled during Yom Kippur.

President Trump's message for Yom Kippur

"Yom Kippur provides an opportunity to draw nearer to G-d through the practice of teshuva"

'A fighter in his life and a fighter in his death'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked eulogizes Ari Fuld: 'Led accurate informational discourse for Israel, we'll preserve his legacy.'

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall on Yom Kippur eve

Thousands of worshipers say 'selichot' at Western Wall complex ahead of Yom Kippur. Watch.

Do you want to get a chance to fix the world?

How can we figure out our own place in creation, and accurately measure what the impact of our deeds (and misdeeds) have been?

Watch: Yom Kippur eve prayers at the Kotel

Thousands at the Western Wall plaza for Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Special Erev Yom Kippur prayer services at Jewish holy sites

Yad L'Achim to hold series of prayer services at holy sites from Meron to Tomb of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev in Ukraine.

The Foundation Stone of the Temple set in the ocean's depths

Lesson on Book of Yonah by Rabbi Jonathan Simcha Blass.

French chief rabbi: pray for terror victims on Yom Kippur

This year will be last that September 19 National Commemoration for Victims of Terrorism occurs during Jewish month of Tishrei.

Magen David Adom on high alert for Yom Kippur

MDA raises alert level, prepares helicopters, ambulances, and volunteers for expected spike in medical emergencies.

It is not just fasting: The message of Yom Kippur

Something to keep in mind on Yom Kippur.

Rabbi: Anorexics must eat on Yom Kippur

Doctor and rabbi at Schneider Hospital says anorexic patients need to eat on Yom Kippur, even if they are in advanced stages of treatment.

Yom Kippur, sin, and repentance: The plea of temporary insanity

Spiritual goals of the High Holy Days.

Agriculture Ministry discouraging chicken use for Kapparot

Ministry launches campaign urging Israelis to use money instead of livestock in popular religious ritual.

Israeli equestrian forgoes world championships over Yom Kippur

Israeli equestrian withdraws from world championships since the competition will take place on Yom Kippur. 'I want to honor this day.'

Forgiving G-d

EU summit on Yom Kippur raises questions for Jewish leaders

Some see meeting’s date as intentional slight.

First Kosher restaurant opens at Facebook

New Kosher restaurant opens at Facebook's California headquarters and offers both food and Torah classes.

IDF officer dismissed for allowing cooking on Yom Kippur

Commander in elite unit is dismissed for allowing soldiers to light a fire and cook in a 'poyke pot' on Yom Kippur.

Will Baltimore public schools remain open on Yom Kippur?

Baltimore County Public Schools consider holding classes on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Israeli NBA player skips preseason opener because of Yom Kippur

Omri Casspi misses game between Golden State Warriors Denver Nuggets because it coincided with holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Drunken man enters Yom Kippur prayers with pistol drawn

Worshipers at Netivot yeshiva flee the scene in fright, at first believing a terror attack to be taking place.

Zuckerberg Yom Kippur: Apologies for Facebook

Social network founder publishes post asking forgiveness for Yom Kippur.

Pence to Jews: May you be inscribed in the Book of Life

US VP Pence, Ivanka Trump, tweet Yom Kippur wishes to Jews around the world.

Yom Kippur: Magen David Adom volunteers treat 1,659 people

Buses resume Saturday night, trains resume Sunday morning. MDA volunteers respond to 2,229 calls, treat 1,659 people.

Denmark deploys troops to guard Copenhagen synagogue

Danish military deploys troops in Copenhagen to guard city's synagogue and the Israeli embassy.

Israeli tennis player quits match because of Yom Kippur

Israeli tennis player Dudi Sela forfeits game at Shenzhen Open in order to observe the Yom Kippur fast.

A healthy fast

Tips from a doctor for an easy, healthy Yom Kippur fast.

Pre-Yom Kippur playlist from Beit El Yeshiva

Listen to a Yom Kippur medley sung by students of Beit El's yeshiva, led by their Rosh Yeshiva (dean), Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed shlita..

A journey through the Yom Kippur prayers

Sivan Rahav Meir brings a real-life perspective to Yom Kippur's confessions and supplications.

IDF imposes full closure on Judea and Samaria

IDF shuts border crossings ahead of Yom Kippur holiday, will not allow entry of Palestinian Arab laborers.

Bnei Brak threatens to cancel rail project over Yom Kippur work

Bnei Brak threatens to cancel the light-rail project if work takes place on Yom Kippur as planned.

First rains to fall on Yom Kippur

Temperatures to remain lower than average throughout the week, rain expected to fall in northern Israel and along the coast.

MDA’s Safety Guidelines for the Yom Kippur Fast

How to treat dehydration? How to check if an elderly man is feeling well during the fast? What to eat before and after the fast?

Magen David Adom prepares for Yom Kippur

MDA warns many injuries are caused by a lack of supervision, road accidents, and dehydration.

Listen: Yonatan Razel sings 'Ya'ale Tachnunenu'

The Israeli music star covers the melody sang by Chabad Jews on Yom Kippur.

The most significant mission of all

Outreach services for High Holidays to reach 70,000 Israelis

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and Yachad Ohr Torah Stone to provide shofar blowing, holiday services in hundreds of towns and cities.

An Amsterdam Yom Kippur tradition since the first light bulb

Worshipers at Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam pray by candlelight each Yom Kippur