Rome synagogue security help deliver a baby on Yom Kippur eve
Two anti-terrorism military police helped a woman give birth to a baby girl on the street outside a Rome synagogue on Yom Kippur eve.
Two anti-terrorism military police helped a woman give birth to a baby girl on the street outside a Rome synagogue on Yom Kippur eve.

Pollution levels plummet by 90% across Israeli cities as Jews refrain from driving or working on holiest day in Jewish calendar.

Performer Liraz Russo complains about the ignorance expressed by parts of Israeli society in regards to fasting on Yom Kippur.

One rioter from Silwan, the home of the terrorist who murdered 2 last week, was killed.

Public transportation around country to shut down for Day of Atonement, while security forces implement closure of Judea and Samaria.




Shivi Froman spearheads campaign for Israeli Jews to pray for the well-being of Syrian civilians on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

Federal lawsuit filed in Southern California calls for the halting of the pre-Yom Kippur ritual of kapparot.

Haredi MK criticizes Ministry of Agriculture for its campaign to get people to use money instead of chickens for kaparot ritual.

Director of human rights organization Betzalmo says that the campaign against kaparot is a perversion of values.

70 secular kibbutzim and moshavim (cooperative villages) have requested organized communal prayers on Yom Kippur.

US security officials and Jewish community leaders prepare for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur in the face of rising terror threat.


Jewish students at University of Georgia object to a homecoming concert because it was scheduled for Yom Kippur.

Long Israeli diplomatic effort results in UN decision to recognize Day of Atonement as an official holiday.

Hollywood star gives Yom Kippur sermon advocating for 'inclusion' to prevent assimilation of the Jewish community.

In sloppy mistake, Chicago's WGN News uses stock photo of Nazi-era yellow Star of David during segment on Jewish High Holidays.

Environmental protection ministry notes strong drop in air pollution around Israel over holiday, primarily due to reduced traffic.

MDA first responders treat 2,019 people over Yom Kippur, 1,909 of them taken to hospitals.

Arabs throw stones at a passing car during Yom Kippur. No injuries or damage to vehicle. Police open investigation.

Funeral held for Palestinian woman shot dead as she tried to stab an Israeli soldier.

Holiest day in the Jewish calendar marked by Jews throughout the world; Israel gears up for Sukkot festivities.

Something special for eve of Yom Kippur, 42 years since Yom Kippur War.

Fire threatens town of Beit Haggai where failed terrorist blew himself up last night; 2 arson attacks against town last month.

Hours before holiest day of the year, Arutz Sheva speaks with Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau on celebrating Yom Kippur to fullest.

UN ambassadors from over 10 countries also participated in the ceremony for casting off sins.

Police prepare for clashes ahead of Eid Al-Adha, Yom Kippur falling out on same day - in both Jerusalem and integrated areas nationwide.

Jews from across the religious and demographic spectrum gathered in Jerusalem for last penitentiary prayers before Yom Kippur.

Police on high alert in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and Gaza ahead of Yom Kippur and the Muslim Eid al-Adha which follows.

Temperatures will soar Wednesday - testing the mettle of the millions of Israelis who will be fasting on Yom Kippur,

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur force us to get real with what we truly want.

Animal rights group claim 2,000 year-old ritual, in which chickens are given to the poor, is a 'public nuisance' and 'animal cruelty.'

Synagogues now being equipped with defibrillators and other equipment ahead of 25-hour fast; average of 2,000 people treated every year.

Sights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days.

Hikind slams Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit against controversial Kaparot custom as a 'disgusting misrepresentation.'

One of Israel's top comedians spoke about his special connection to the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Judges shorten sentence of Arab who killed a Jewish girl outside a synagogue, claiming he seems reformed from a 'treatment group.'

On Yom Kippur eve, vandals spray-painted swastikas on the walls of the Beit Meir synagogue in Corsica, home to several hundred Jews.

Sweden wants 'good relations' with Israel and end to Gaza 'tragedy' after recognizing 'Palestine' on Yom Kippur.

Once again this year, Israelis were able to breathe easier on Yom Kippur, with pollution falling as much as 99% in many areas.

The rebbe lost consciousness and was taken on foot to the hospital. He was back on his feet by morning.

The boy fell from a 7-meter high bridge in Haifa as he was cycling on Yom Kippur.

United Nations ambassadors from 32 countries asked that Yom Kippur be recognized as an official UN holiday.

Left-wing Social Democrat party announces its recognition of a 'Palestinian state' on Yom Kippur.

Hundreds of thousands of Jews attended prayer services in synagogues and fasted on the Day of Atonement.

As Shabbat and Yom Kippur begin, Arutz Sheva wishes you a meaningful fast and happy new year

Schizophrenic man confesses to robbing gas station - six months after proceedings began - due to a need for 'closure.'

Chief Rabbi Lau explains the ins and outs of the Day of Atonement fast, regarding who can eat and how.

Medic, police patrols to increase throughout Israel ahead of joint Jewish and Muslim holidays.

With the coincidence this Shabbat Yom Kippur and the Muslim Eid al-adha, police are hoping that quiet will prevail.

Chief Rabbis, Chief Qadis, and Jewish and Arab MKs meet to discuss Yom Kippur and Eid el-Adha.

Thousands of Jewish worshippers flock to one of Judaism's holiest sites for pre-Yom Kippur prayers of penitence.

Tel Aviv residents who want to ride bikes on Yom Kippur won't be able to rent them from the city's Tel-Ofen bike racks.

For diabetics, several days before the Yom Kippur fast is the time to get no cost advice from Shaarei Tzedek specialists.

Agudath Israel of America has reissued a notice calling for greater vigilance when conducting the High Holiday ritual.

UN recognizes Christian and Muslim holidays, but no Jewish holidays. Israel's UN mission trying to change that.

250 prayer minyans were held by 750 Tzohar volunteers throughout Israel on the High Holiday.

Prime Minister makes remarks during memorial ceremony on Mt. Herzl commemorating the 1973 Yom Kippur war.
