Yom Kippur

In first since Holocaust:

Historic Prague synagogue used on Yom Kippur

'I felt like the synagogue started breathing again,' Jewish Museum director Pavla Niklová says.

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv:

Complaint filed against professor who disrupted prayer service

A complaint was filed against a man who sat in the women's section at the Supreme Court-sanctioned service at the Meir Garden while eating an ice pop.

Watch: Sderot Yeshiva dances following end of Yom Kippur

Students at the Sderot Yeshiva dance following the conclusion of Yom Kippur.

Chilling: Shofar-blowing with the families of hostages

A mass Ne'ila prayer was held at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, with the families of the hostages held in Gaza. Watch the final shofar-blowing as the fast of Yom Kippur ends.

Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel National News!

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

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Shofar-blowing in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the 121st Battalion of Brigade 8 blew the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, during operational activities in southern Lebanon.

During Yom Kippur

MDA provides medical treatment to 2,842 individuals

The MDA provided medical treatment to 2,842 individuals across the country, of which 1,969 individuals were transferred for further treatment in hospitals.

The Astonishing Holiness of the Prayers of Yom Kippur

The highlight of the Yom Kippur service in the time of the Beit Hamikdash was the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies, in special white garments, as the representative of the Jewish people. The Mishnah states that it was the most intimate of moments between the man representing the Jewish Nation and Hashem Himself.

As Yom Kippur begins

Hezbollah fires 100 rockets towards northern Israel

Hezbollah terrorists fire approximately 100 rockets towards northern Israel as Israelis prepare for the start of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

Haunting:

Fallen soldier's shofar blown at funeral

Major (Res.) Netanel Hershkovitz who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip was laid to rest in Jerusalem.

Eretz Yisrael in the Parsha:

The unexpected Torah reading on Yom Kippur

Lessons from commentaries and Rabbis relating to Eretz Yisrael by young Religious Zionist Torah scholars. Why are sexual offenses the subject of the Yom Kippur Torah reading?

Gmar Chatima Tova from Israel!

Updates continue from N. America

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

Rav Kook Torah

Yom Kippur: The Shofar and the Kotel

Rabbi Segal recalled: I took a deep breath. With one swift motion, I lifted the shofar and blew a long, resounding blast that echoed against the ancient stones. And what happened next?

Harris to Jewish voters:

'I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon'

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate speaks to Jewish supporters ahead of Yom Kippur: I will never forget October 7, we all must work to ensure nothing like the horrors of that day can ever happen again.

Yom Kippur Eve:

'We ask forgiveness from the hostages we have not yet recovered

The special afternoon prayer before Yom Kippur at Sha'ar Hanegev Junction included a special remembrance of the remaining hostages.

5 reminders regarding Yom Kippur

Information on the most solemn day of the Jewish year.

Yom Kippur:

Genesis of Repentance

Who, on Yom Kippur of 5784, could possibly have foreseen what havoc and turmoil the year would bring?

Shema Yisrael:

Say it aloud

'Blessed are His Name and glorious majesty forever'.The battle is not yet over on all fronts, but the identification of God's glorious majesty is sharp and clear

The Parsha and Current Events: Yom Kippur this year

Our success in defeating those Arabs who value death over life could possibly set off the prophetic insights regarding a future international war between the descendants of Aisav and those of Yishmael. Who knows?

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur

Avdija announces he will miss first preseason game that falls on holiest day of the year. 'The best way for me to start the season will be by respecting the Jewish tradition along with my brothers and sisters worldwide.'

Despite Supreme Court ruling:

Rosh Yehudi: 'We will pray on Yom Kippur in a synagogue'

Despite Supreme Court ruling, Rosh Yehudi cancels gender-separated Yom Kippur prayers at Gan Meir in Tel Aviv, 'This is a responsible decision, we will pray inside the synagogue.'

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Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands taking part in Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, hours before Yom Kippur.

Cancelling outdoor Yom Kippur prayers - a badge of shame

Channel 12 News presenter, Keren Marciano, criticized the cancellation of gender-separated prayers on Yom Kippur in a public area of Tel Aviv due to social media threats: 'Everyone has the right to pray in a public gender-segregated area.'

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A Chazan's thoughts for Kol Nidrei

There is one day a year designed for the soul, and solely for the soul.

Supreme Court:

Tel Aviv must allow gender-separated Yom Kippur service

Supreme Court judges unanimously overruled the city's stance against having a public service with a physical separation between men and women.

The power of confession

Our liturgy is filled with pro forma confessions. These are not our sins, so we may say them out loud. We may even sing them out loud. But if they are not our sins, why do we confess them?

From memory to action: Reflecting on October 7 and Yom Kippur

How will we remember this chapter of our Jewish story? What narrative will we pass on to our children and grandchildren about that fateful day in October?

Appeal against Tel Aviv:

14 residents challenge ban on public prayer

The appeal comes after the city issued a ban on any prayers in a public area, sparking significant resistance among the city's religious community.

Jewish doctor ordered to pay after court date set for Yom Kippur

A Jewish family physician from Pennsylvania appealed a court ruling to pay $4.1 million Dollars, which he was not able to attend, because the session was held on Jewish holy day.

The Parsha and Current Events:When Jewish soldiers fall in war

When I heard of the travesty, and that she was not arrested for degrading Judaism, I knew that it would not pass without a divine reaction.

Survey:

71% of Israelis say 'not legitimate' to disturb public prayer

Over 50% of secular Israelis oppose disruption of prayer services held outside synagogues.

Report:

Protests also held against Yom Kippur prayers without partitions

A report by the Tel Aviv Religious Council reveals that protests against the prayers were also held in minyanim without partitions

Sukkot lets us bring Yom Kippur's essence to the entire year

Our prayers, for example, offer a consistent way to make the longing for the Temple a regular part of our day.

Tel Aviv protest leader:

'We don't disturb prayers, this isn't why we protest'

A senior figure in the protest against the government denounces the interruption of Yom Kippur prayers in the city.

Sephardic Chief Rabbi:

Secular public is jealous of us, and that creates hatred

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef harshly criticizes Tel Aviv protests against public prayers.

Message in protest group: 'Our situation isn't good, we are few'

A message posted in a social media group for anti-government protesters warns Yom Kippur violence severely impacted support for protest.

Unusual statement.

US reacts to Yom Kippur prayer violence in Tel Aviv

Biden admin says it supports right of worshipers to pray, protestors to demonstrate, is concerned by violence in Dizengoff Square.

The dark side of Israel’s ‘democracy’ debate is out in the open

The disruption of a public Orthodox prayer service in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur cannot be excused. Op-ed.

Israel’s ‘democracy’ protesters destroy their own platform

The disgraceful mob attack in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur has far wider resonance.Op-ed.

Three Yom Kippur kibbutz experiences that speak for themselves

A contra to Tel Aviv.

Eyal Golan Tel Aviv violence:

'Only love for all will overcome this'

Singer Eyal Golan expresses horror at Yom Kippur violence, queries: 'If we can't pray as we wish - what is left?'

Tel Aviv Yom Kippur incident:

Gantz: 'Both sides need to think'

National Unity chairman Benny Gantz called out both sides involved in the incident during which protesters disrupted Yom Kippur prayers.

Yom Kippur in Haifa:

'They cursed and yelled: 'You aren't welcome here'

Leader of Jewish outreach group recounts how anti-religion demonstrators prevented him from holding prayer service.

Worshiper slams protesters: I am a secular high-techist

Left-wing activist praying at Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur tells protesters: 'I protest with you every Saturday.'

Ben-Gvir backs down from Tel Aviv protest prayer service

The Minister canceled the plans after counter-protesters announced they would move their demonstration to prevent provocations.

MK Milwidsky to INN:

'There's a group of people who want a civil war'

MK Hanoch Milbitsky accuses: 'A handful of madmen want to destroy Israel as we know it.'

Tears in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur

We pray that our Jewish nation find a way to go forward together even with our differences. Op-ed.

Protesters harass Jaffa worshippers

Alongside the protests against Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv, demonstrators also disturbed the services being held in Jaffa.

After Yom Kippur violence:

Tel Aviv considering cancelling Sukkot events

City says in light of Rosh Yehudi's violation of order prohibiting gender partition on Yom Kippur, other events could be canceled.

Video: As Yom Kippur ends, song and dance in the Beit El Yeshiva

Students at the Beit El Yeshiva conclude Yom Kippur prayers with emotional singing and dancing.

'Vehaviotem el har kadshi':

Yeshivat Hakotel students dance at the Western Wall

Students at Yeshivat Hakotel end the Yom Kippur prayers with song and dance, and a moving march to the Western Wall plaza.

Yom Kippur’s Tel Aviv Jew-haters embody a strange Biblical verse

God allows purveyors of iniquity to bloom in seeming victory, but it is a pyrrhic victory. They have shown their true colors.Op-ed.

Demand to remove consul who criticized Yom Kippur prayers

The Im Tirtzu movement calls for the removal of the Israeli Consul in Chicago after he criticized the public Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv.

Rabbi Dov Lior:

'Yom Kippur rioters provoke a strong reaction in decent people'

Leading religious Zionist rabbi reacts to violent disruption of Yom Kippur prayer service in Tel Aviv.

'Where are the professionally religious?'

Commentator Amit Segal demands condemnation of the Tel Aviv riot from all quarters.

'If it bothers you so much, hold your own prayer service'

TV personality Erez Tal suggests a different way to handle gender separation in Tel Aviv prayer services.

Rothman vs Ben-Gvir:

'Your intentions are good, your actions are not'

Religious Zionism party MK opposes plan by Otzma Yehudit leader to hold another prayer service at site of Yom Kippur clashes in Tel Aviv.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Everyone who fought us is in the dustbin of history'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu denounces claims that the prayers in Tel Aviv should have been moved to avoid disturbances.

The sickening hatred of Jews...by Jews

The Daf Yomi Siyum at MetLife stadium in New Jersey had over 90,000 people, with separate seating..America is a democracy. Is Israel? Op-ed.