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News and updates about Yom Kippur

1,313 requests for pardon

1,313 requests for pardon were submitted this year

Most requests were for the erasure of a criminal record and many positive recommendations were forwarded to the President of Israel.

1,313 requests for pardon were submitted this year

Court appeal against Tel Aviv:

'Are only Muslims allowed to separate prayer by gender?'

An appeal against the city of Tel Aviv would see the city's ban on gender separation for Yom Kippur street prayers declared illegal.

'Are only Muslims allowed to separate prayer by gender?'

Bidding “Adieu” to the Old You

The rectifications required and repair of the past misdeeds are in the days of repentance that conclude with Yom Kippur.

Bidding “Adieu” to the Old You

Tel Aviv demands prayer service without gender partition

A letter from the municipality demands that the public Yom Kippur service be held without any physical separation between genders.

Tel Aviv demands prayer service without gender partition

Less than a month to Yom Kippur

Are you prepared? Are you ready?

Less than a month to Yom Kippur

For the first time:

Knesset to hold slichot concert

Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in the Slichot and Piyot event at the Knesset along with dozens of musicians and singers.

Knesset to hold slichot concert

The mitzvahs of Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. This day includes many mitzvahs and customs.

The mitzvahs of Yom Kippur

Israel's first Chief Rabbi:

Emor: Eating before Yom Kippur

Why is there a mitzvah to eat on the day before Yom Kippur? How does this eating count as a day of fasting? 

Emor: Eating before Yom Kippur

Sacred sanctity: Purim

Our goal is to elevate the physical elements and joy of Purim to a state of sanctity, to an expression of love and gratitude to Hashem

Sacred sanctity: Purim

Top rabbi released home from hospital

After fainting on Yom Kippur, the Grand Rabbi of Slonim is released home from the hospital.

Top rabbi released home from hospital

Rabbi Pinto's 'Ne'ilah' prayer for 17 million people

During the 'Ne'ilah' prayer, which ended after the end of the Yom Kippur fast, senior Moroccan officials arrived at Rabbi Pinto's synagogue.

Rabbi Pinto's 'Ne'ilah' prayer for 17 million people

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Yom Kippur's Priestly Blessing in the great Vizhnitz synagogue

Foreign worker accompanying an elderly hasid to the Vizhnitz synagogue in Bnei Brak is moved by the Priestly Blessing and films the moment.

Yom Kippur's Priestly Blessing in the great Vizhnitz synagogue

Self-reckoning in the aftermath of Yom Kippur and Shmitta

Even at the most sacred of times, I have followed my strict rulings in the mind, and gave that credence worthy of no man.

Self-reckoning in the aftermath of Yom Kippur and Shmitta

Antisemitism on Yom Kippur:

Rock thrown at synagogue in Germany

Rock thrown at women’s section at the Orthodox synagogue in city of Hanover during Yom Kippur prayers. No injuries reported.

Rock thrown at synagogue in Germany

Thousands attend Yom Kippur service in Dizengoff Square

Neilah service at Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Square held for third straight year.

Thousands attend Yom Kippur service in Dizengoff Square

MDA treats 2,741 people over Yom Kippur

1,920 people hospitalized, 268 fainted, were dehydrated or felt unwell directly because of the fast.

MDA treats 2,741 people over Yom Kippur

Arab vehicle flipped over after entering Bat Yam on Yom Kippur

3 passengers hospitalized after crowd flips car carrying 5 Arabs who entered Bat Yam on the night of Yom Kippur.

Arab vehicle flipped over after entering Bat Yam on Yom Kippur

Canadian PM:

'Yom Kippur a time for self-reflection, repentance, and renewal'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlights important contributions of Jewish Canadians to the country in Yom Kippur statement.

'Yom Kippur a time for self-reflection, repentance, and renewal'

President Biden offers Yom Kippur greeting to Jewish community

President and First Lady wish 'an easy and meaningful fast' to Jews in US, Israel and around the world.

President Biden offers Yom Kippur greeting to Jewish community

3 men nearly drown at beach while performing ritual immersion

The men were taken to a local hospital in critical, moderate, and minor conditions

3 men nearly drown at beach while performing ritual immersion

Yom Kippur: The value of Life

Israel's first Chief Rabbi on a short Yom Kippur prayer that explains the meaning of our existence.

Yom Kippur: The value of Life

Yom Kippur: Genesis of Repentance

As G-d’s world was launched, He already provided the capacity for atonement on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, repentance, forgiveness.

Yom Kippur: Genesis of Repentance

Yom Kippur Eve:

IDF officer arrested for planning to blow shofar near Old City

Army officer arrested as MKs plan to sound shofar at contested site on eastern side of Jerusalem's Old City ahead of Yom Kippur.

IDF officer arrested for planning to blow shofar near Old City

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Central Selichot service at Western Wall plaza

Tens of thousands of Jews recite Selichot on the eve of Yom Kippur at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem.

Central Selichot service at Western Wall plaza

Insights into Yom Kippur

Resources to enrich your experience and that of your loved ones: Letters to the next generation, reflections on prayer, 10 Days 10 Ways,

Insights into Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur and reconciliation between man and his fellow man

The Yom Kippur fast is to detach our souls a little from the material shackles, and allow good and true aspirations to be revealed.

Yom Kippur and reconciliation between man and his fellow man

Laws for Yom Kippur 5783

Summary of the laws that pertain to the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish year

Laws for Yom Kippur 5783

5 things to keep in mind through Yom Kippur

5 things to remember, 5 questions to ask oneself, and how youngsters see the day.

5 things to keep in mind through Yom Kippur

Did we thank Him enough?

Forgive us, for the sin we committed before You by not appreciating the special miracle we have been privilieged to see in our lifetime.

Did we thank Him enough?

I have sinned, I have betrayed

Yom Kippur is not meant for us to find fault with anyone but our own selves.

I have sinned, I have betrayed

Just open the door!

In our imperfect and incomplete world it is often difficult to find God, sense His presence and recognize His concern. On Yom Kippur we can.

Just open the door!

The King extends His hand to you – Won't you take it?

Why does the Rambam change the language of the Gemara when it comes to changing one's status during the Ten Days of Repentance?

The King extends His hand to you – Won't you take it?

Shabbat Shuvah: The loving exam

The only way to repent for things we did wrong is to know them first and for this we must make an honest accounting. But don't stop there.

Shabbat Shuvah: The loving exam

Michigan:

Yom Kippur student absences could cost schools state funding

Some Michigan school districts stand to lose funding as 'count day' coincides with Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur student absences could cost schools state funding

Heightened tensions expected

Thousands of police to secure Jerusalem during holidays

Border policemen, police, and volunteers expected to patrol and keep the peace as city hosts massive holiday events

Thousands of police to secure Jerusalem during holidays

Emor (Diaspora): The shame culture

The USA used to be a guilt culture but has skewed toward a shame culture with no forgiveness. Judaism is a guilt culture. Hence Yom Kippur.

Emor (Diaspora): The shame culture

The eighth day of Hannukah

Eight is a central number is Jewish life.It represents the uniquely Jewish concept that man has the ability to transcend his nature.

The eighth day of Hannukah

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Epistle on Repentance

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Weekly Tanya video\lecture: The Epistle on Repentance

Maine district removes High Holy Days from school calendar

Only months after adding High Holy Days as official school holidays, Lewiston, Maine school district criticized for removing them.

Maine district removes High Holy Days from school calendar

German police officer under investigation for letters to killer

A German police officer allegedly sent fan mail to the gunman who attacked a synagogue on Yom Kippur.

German police officer under investigation for letters to killer

Jon Ossoff condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Georgia schools

In a Yom Kippur speech, Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned anti-Semitism at Georgia high schools.

Jon Ossoff condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Georgia schools

NJ school defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti on Yom Kippur eve

Hate incident denounced by city of Glen Rock and local politicians, but school board still searching for whoever was responsible.

NJ school defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti on Yom Kippur eve

Fewer tests, fewer positive: 3,171 diagnosed with coronavirus

Number of new infections drops with number of coronavirus tests performed. Positivity rate remains high, at 6.33%.

Fewer tests, fewer positive: 3,171 diagnosed with coronavirus

Suspicion: Driver who killed 12-year-old on Yom Kippur was drunk

Aran Azulai was convicted in 2014 and 2015 of drunk driving, report says.

Suspicion: Driver who killed 12-year-old on Yom Kippur was drunk

Netanyahu attends Ne'ilah Yom Kippur service at Western Wall

Opposition leader concludes Yom Kippur fast by joining the closing prayers of the day at the Western Wall.

Netanyahu attends Ne'ilah Yom Kippur service at Western Wall

Thousands attend Yom Kippur prayers in Dizengoff Square

Led by the Rosh Yehudi center, services in the heart of Tel Aviv drew massive crowds throughout Yom Kippur.

Thousands attend Yom Kippur prayers in Dizengoff Square

4 arrested in plot to attack German synagogue on Yom Kippur

Alleged Islamist plot to attack synagogue in Hagen on holiest day of the Jewish calendar foiled.

4 arrested in plot to attack German synagogue on Yom Kippur

12-year-old on bicycle killed on Yom Kippur

18 injuries or fatalities from traffic accidents occur across the country on Yom Kippur.

12-year-old on bicycle killed on Yom Kippur

Ambassador Erdan: G'mar Chatima Tova!

Israel’s US and UN Ambassador: Tonight & tomorrow, I will pray for Jews all around the world to be inscribed & sealed in the book of life.

Ambassador Erdan: G'mar Chatima Tova!

Magen David Adom on high alert as Yom Kippur begins

MDA stations throughout the country reinforced on Yom Kippur. Hospitals will operate in an emergency format.

Magen David Adom on high alert as Yom Kippur begins

President Joe Biden's Yom Kippur message to Jewish community

President Biden releases Yom Kippur statement wishing the Jewish community "an easy and meaningful fast."

President Joe Biden's Yom Kippur message to Jewish community

PM Naftali Bennett:

'I stand by my decision - Israel is getting back to normal'

Ahead of Yom Kippur, PM Bennett calls on the unvaccinated to get the jab, and touts his foreign policy and budgetary accomplishments.

'I stand by my decision - Israel is getting back to normal'

Kiryat Shmona yeshiva students to spend Yom Kippur on kibbutzim

'We're very glad yeshiva students are joining our kibbutz's prayers, it connects us to our heritage,' says Netanel Dik of Kibbutz Manara.

Kiryat Shmona yeshiva students to spend Yom Kippur on kibbutzim

Jerusalem chief rabbi orders women's mikvahs closed

'I hear my friends crying, their grandmothers immersed before Yom Kippur - but this year the chief rabbi is preventing it,' former MK says.

Jerusalem chief rabbi orders women's mikvahs closed

Israel ratchets up security ahead of Yom Kippur

Following stabbing attack in Jerusalem, Israel beefs up security on eve of Yom Kippur holiday, with large numbers of police in the capital.

Israel ratchets up security ahead of Yom Kippur

Air traffic to Israel to halt at 1:35pm ahead of Yom Kippur

Flights scheduled to resume at 11pm tomorrow (Thursday).

Air traffic to Israel to halt at 1:35pm ahead of Yom Kippur

For we are Your people

Preparing for Yom Kippur.

For we are Your people

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) - Guide for the Perplexed

A summary of facts and background informaation concerning the holiest day of the Jewish year. Op-ed.

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) - Guide for the Perplexed

Yom Kippur: The essential Zionist holiday

Are we missing out on the essence of Yom Kippur, on what Jewish prayer is, who we are as a Jewish People, where our destiny lies? Op-ed.

Yom Kippur: The essential Zionist holiday

Yom HakiPurim and Purim

The similarity in names is not coincidental.

Yom HakiPurim and Purim