Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur terror plot foiled

Two Iranian nationals were arrested in the UK over an alleged plot to attack Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur.

9-year-old boy pepper-sprayed in Jerusalem, suspect arrested

Police arrest a 22-year-old suspect over the pepper-spray attack on a nine-year-old Armenian Christian boy in Jerusalem's Mamilla neighborhood on Yom Kippur.

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New footage from Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville

Belleville police say the synagogue shooting during Yom Kippur was a hate-motivated, premeditated attack targeting Jews, crediting two officers with preventing a massacre.

'Worth every shekel'

Strock paid 2,500 shekels for opening of Cave of the Patriarchs

Minister Orit Strock paid out of her own pocket for the honor of opening the prayer hall on Yom Kippur at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

A man with a good heart:

30 years of friendship end with a heartbreaking goodbye

Shmulik Yisrael remembers his close friend Netanel (Nati) Shakron, murdered on the eve of Yom Kippur, 'A man of truth, a man of kindness, with a huge heart. He lived a full life.'

The holy city of Tel Aviv

A Jew may appear non-religious on the outside, but in the depths of his soul burns the flame of Torah and the yearning for a full life blessed with closeness to Hashem.

‘For the sin of genocide’:

Anti-Israel groups hold Yom Kippur ‘Yizkor’

Over 1,500 activists join a Yom Kippur “Yizkor" event accusing Israel of genocide, before protesters block the Brooklyn Bridge and dozens are arrested.

Holy bidding war:

Yom Kippur synagogue honors fetch record sums

Yom Kippur synagogue auctions reach new heights as worshipers pay tens of thousands for honors, with one Book of Jonah reading fetching 353,000 shekels.

‘Yoav, run!’:

Teen recounts watching terrorist murder his father

Sixteen-year-old Yoav Shakron recounts seeing a terrorist shoot his father Netanel, fleeing under fire and returning minutes later to find him dead.

Witness recounts terror attack on Yom Kippur eve

Nehemiah Hazan came to the spring near Neve Tzuf for a pre-Yom Kippur immersion. Minutes later, he found himself trapped at the scene of a deadly attack that claimed the life of Netanel Shakron.

Watch: Thousands gather for Ne’ila prayers in heart of Tel Aviv

Rosh Yehudi draws thousands to Meir Park for the closing prayers of Yom Kippur, with worshipers gathering throughout the day.

IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria

Duvdevan soldiers arrest two terrorists planning an immediate attack as IDF forces uncover weapons, explosives materials and a weapons-manufacturing lathe during Yom Kippur operations.

Watch: Yeshiva students end Yom Kippur with song and dance

Students in Acre and Sderot yeshivas mark the end of the holiest day of the Jewish year with singing, dancing and prayers for mercy.

Hundreds of Jews pray on Temple Mount on Yom Kippur

A full 654 Jewish ascents recorded as worshipers pray for hours with police-approved prayer books; National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir joins Mincha service ahead of the fast.

Three years later: Hostages Square gathers again in prayer

Nearly three years after October 7, Israelis return to Hostages Square for a prayer of gratitude, remembrance and unity.

Shooting outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur

Police officer critically wounded after gunman opens fire outside Canadian synagogue during Kol Nidre services.

Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel National News!

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News wishes our readers a meaningful fast. News coverage ends this evening, resumes tomorrow evening.

Yom Kippur

UK Chief Rabbi issues special prayer for Manchester victims

Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis writes a special Yom Kippur prayer honoring the two victims of last year’s Heaton Park synagogue terror attack.

Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel!

Updates continue from N. America

Yom Kippur about to begin in Israel. Israel. Israel National News' North America desk will continue to update the site until Yom Kippur begins in New York.

Terror before Yom Kippur

Father of six murdered near Neveh Tzuf

Netanel Shakron, arrived at the spring with his eldest son to immerse ahead of Yom Kippur and was murdered by an Arab terrorist. The terrorist was apprehended at a Ramallah hospital.

Footage from Binyamin attack:

Gunfire heard as bathers take cover

Footage from Ein Ri'a spring near Neve Tzuf captures shooting attack in which a Samaria resident in his 30s was murdered. Gunfire is clearly heard as people take cover. 'Is the army here?' one is heard asking.

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

Yom Kippur: The Holy King

What is the significance of the changes at the end of two blessings in the Silent Prayer during the 10 Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur?

The Daily Portion:

Five things before Yom Kippur

A great day begins with small details. Here are the most basic ones.

Rav Soloveitchik's insight:

A strategy for Teshuva

Based on an insight by Rav Soloveitchik on the avodah of Yom Kippur, a strategy for tesuvah emerges. Rav Dovid Hirsch makes this inference.

On Eve of Yom Kippur

Netanyahu prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers

The Prime Minister participated in the main Selichot service at the Western Wall and prayed for the well-being of IDF soldiers and security forces. Captivity survivors were greeted with cheers from the crowd.

Yom Kippur:

A comprehensive halakhic guide for Yom Kippur

Who must fast? Who is exempt? When should you avoid go to synagogue? From what age does one fast? Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber outlines key Yom Kippur laws and customs.

Ahead of Yom Kippur

Last Selichot prayers held at the Western Wall

Some 150,000 worshippers pack Western Wall plaza for the central Selichot gathering. Among those attending: Captivity survivors, the Prime Minister, and Israel’s Chief Rabbis.

Erev Yom Kippur:

Lighting a yahrtzeit candle for your self

Why would a person light a Yahrtzeit (Memorial) candle for themselves?

Ahead of Yom Kippur:

Top Rabbi calls on Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers

Rabbi Marc Schneier urges NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers and change his rhetoric on Israel, Zionism and Netanyahu.

Selichot at Mount Herzl:

Remembering fallen heroes before Yom Kippur

Bereaved families, friends and young people gather beside graves of two fallen soldiers for an emotional evening of remembrance, song and prayer.

IDF goes on heightened alert for Yom Kippur

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders reinforcements across all fronts, with armed aircraft, missile ships and additional forces placed on standby.

A small step for man; A giant step for G-d

It’s never all or nothing.

Before Yom Kippur: Help Save Baby Rivka

Daniel and Chava waited five years for their only daughter. Now 7-month-old Rivka is battling a serious blood disease.

How Yom Kippur works

On Yom Kippur, we make a principled declaration: Our true essence is spiritual.

The economics of Atonement

Division, corruption, selfishness and short-term thinking inevitably impoverish a society. Responsibility, trust, discipline and shared purpose allow it to prosper. Opinion.

Poll:

Nearly half of secular Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur

IDI poll finds 74% of Israeli Jews fast at least partially on Yom Kippur and 57% attend synagogue, including many who rarely attend during the year.

Why is Rosh Hashana before - and not after - Yom Kippur?

Answers to the question posed by the Mussar master, Rav Israel Salanter.

Rav Yitzchok Hutner:

Purim and Yom Kippur are one, a mysterious connection

Purim and Yom Kippur, also called Yom Kippurim, are opposing mirror images of each other. Each provides the missing half that the other lacks and this year they merge as we celebrate in the midst of a war of survival.

Yom Kippur cyberattack on Israeli hospital traced to Iran

Wave of recent cyberattacks originated in Iran, includes Yom Kippur targeting of Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, National Cyber Directorate says.

King Charles visits Manchester following synagogue attack

King Charles visits Manchester to show his support to the Jewish community and those affected by the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur, in which 2 members were murdered and several injured.

Simchat Torah:

The thrill of intimacy

The radical transition from the Yom Kippur solemnity to the Simchat Torah revelry can be dizzying, but it makes sense. Just as our joy at the hostages' return accompanied by sorrow at our losses.. There is a method to the madness.

Starting again

Don’t we get a new chance each year? Isn’t that what the High Holy Days are all about—a chance to start again? A Yom Kippur sermon that is relevant every day of the year.

On Yom Kippur

University of Maryland's BDS resolution sparks outrage

University of Maryland’s student government passes a BDS resolution on Yom Kippur, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders who called the timing exclusionary.

During Yom Kippur:

Pro-Palestinian graffiti sprayed on Ashdod sports hall

'Viva Palestine' spray-painted on wall of Ashdod sports facility during Yom Kippur; authorities investigating.

Cyberattack on Israeli hospital:

Emails leaked, central management system unharmed

Investigations ongoing as Health Ministry and Assaf Harofeh provide details on data leak following Yom Kippur cyberattack.

Manchester terror attack:

Today it is Jews on Yom Kippur, tomorrow Christians on Christmas

After that, it will be all non-Muslims. Time to do something, Europe. Opinion.

Serious cyber attack against Israeli hospital on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, the Ministry of Health, Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), and the National Cyber Directorate announced that a serious cyberattack was identified and blocked.

13-year-old killed by fall on Yom Kippur

A 13-year-old was killed after falling about three meters on Dekel Street in Eilat during Yom Kippur.

UK PM Starmer:

The terrorist attacked Jews because they were Jews

The British PM denounce the attack as horrific and contrary to British values, and pledged 'I promise that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security you deserve.'

MDA treats 3,022 people across Israel during Yom Kippur fast

MDA medics and paramedics were dispatched to provide medical treatment to 3,022 people across the country, of whom 2,165 people were evacuated for further treatment in hospitals.

Yom Kippur bloodshed

2 Jews murdered in attack on Manchester synagogue

A terrorist ran over a group of people in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur and began stabbing - then tried to break into the synagogue.

Ashdod Rabbis warn against ritual immersion without a lifeguard

The Religious Council in Ashdod issued an urgent warning this morning to the public who customarily immerse in the sea before Yom Kippur, not to do so after the lifeguards leave.

A Yom Kippur Challenge:

The ambiguous loss of Jewish unity

The Jewish body is still in existence, it is still functioning and present with all of its different parts, but tragically on a psychological level we are so lost. We no longer remember what our life was like when we functioned as a healthy, complete and united entity. Opinion.

Released hostage:

'Every day as a hostage was a never-ending Yom Kippur'

Elie Cohen, who was released from Hamas captivity after 505 days, talks about Yom Kippur, the mental anguish he endured as a hostage, and the hope for the return of all the hostages who remain in Gaza.

Yom Kippur Essay:

A small step for man; A giant step for G-d

It's never all or nothing. G-d is the ultimate loving parent. When he sees that a Jew makes even the slightest movement of Teshuva, regardless of how much he has left to go, G-d immediately embraces this movement.

Yom Kippur:

A call to keep one's eyes on the Heavens

On a day that we're purified before G-d (Vayikra 16:30) and thrust into the holy of holies, we must contemplate our overall duty of devotion, because “in the times of Mashiach, there is only One to rely on, our G-d in Heavens.”

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Prayer for hostages' return at Western Wall with survivors

Over 100,000 worshippers, including captivity survivors, participate in the central Selichot prayer event at the Western Wall, offering prayers for the safety of soldiers and the return of hostages.

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Central Selichot service at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands of worshippers take part in the central Selichot event at the Western Wall on the eve of Yom Kippur.

From the Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

A D’var Torah for Yom Kippur

What should be done when around the world Jewish communities are facing such challenging times?

Haredi MK demands draft dodgers be released for Yom Kippur

MK Meir Porush declared that 'it is inconceivable that on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, young men should be in prison simply because they are Torah students.'