Chabad-Lubavitch invites the public at large to take part in secular-friendly Yom Kippur services in 218 halls, tents and other buildings around Israel.
Chabad spokesman Rabbi Menachem Brod explained, "The demand for synagogue seats around the country is higher than supply, and so we have initiated these 219 'open synagogues,' where the public can show up and pray without signing up beforehand or paying. Yarmulkes and prayer books will be available, as well as guides who will help those who are not familiar with the services find their way around the prayers."
Some of the "open synagogues" are located in Ramat Aviv Gimmel, Neot Afekah, and northern Tel Aviv - bastions of secular Judaism - as well as in many other locations.
In addition, the Tzohar Rabbis Organization continues its nine-year-old tradition of special Yom Kippur services for the unfamiliar as well. It will conduct over 170 such services around the country.