Yom Kippur

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.

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.

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.

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.'

Municipality approves

Yom Kippur services to be held in Tel Aviv's Meir Park

Tel Aviv granted Rosh Yehudi a permit to hold Yom Kippur prayers at Meir Park under Supreme Court approval, after past clashes over gender segregation sparked public tensions.

Domestic harmony within the nation

Why did R. Shimon ben Gamliel say that there were no days more joyous than Tu B’Av and 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Watch: Sderot Yeshiva dances following end of Yom Kippur

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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Selichot prayers at the Western Wall

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

Yom Kippur:

Genesis of Repentance

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

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.'

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.'

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

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.'

5 reminders regarding Yom Kippur

Information on the most solemn day of the Jewish year.

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?

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.

Watch Now:

How you can bring blessings and forgiveness into your life

V'Shamru is on a mission to bring the beauty and sanctity of Shabbos to Jewish families and soldiers across Israel and around the world.

A Chazan's thoughts for Kol Nidrei

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

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.