Yom Kippur

Video: Jews Pray at the Tomb of Joseph

More than 2,000 Jews entered Kever Yosef for Selichot prayers. "May we return to Kever Yosef and increase our control here."

Chabad's Kaparot Chicken Help the Needy

Colel Chabad has come up with a solution to the many chickens that are slaughtered as part of the Kaparot ceremony: Feed them to the needy.

IDF: 15,000 Water Bags for Fasting Soldiers

Special water bags contain 40 ml. of water, to be made available for soldiers on operational duty who feel faint

Israel Closes Airspace, Border Crossings for Yom Kippur

As part of the Jewish nation's preparations for the holy Day of Atonement, Israel will close its borders for the holiday of Yom Kippur.

Israel's 'House Divided' Unites on Yom Kippur

Jews in Israel may be divided on many things, but they all come together on Yom Kippur. Arutz Sheva looks at what's happening this year.

Tel Aviv Stops Rent-a-Bike Service on Yom Kippur

Tel Aviv mayor orders city-sponsored bicycle rental company to cease operations. The company rented bicycles for Yom Kippur.

Kibbutzim See Rise in Demand for Yom Kippur Services

Israel's kibbutzim and moshavim have seen an increasing demand for Jewish services for the holidays - and volunteers are needed.

Spend Yom Kippur in Hevron, Pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Israelis have begun a new tradition of spending Yom Kippur in Hevron. Registration is on.

Global Shofar FlashMob Held Around the World

Jews around the world gathered on Sunday for first-ever global Shofar FlashMob, a two-minute shofar blowing and call for repentance.

Chicago Marathon to Conflict with Yom Kippur

Jewish runners express concerns over Chicago Marathon to take place after Yom Kippur. Fast will make it hard for runners to participate.

Yom Kippur Forecast: Cool and Cloudy

Yom Kippur is expected to be cool and cloudy, with a chance of light rainfall in the north.

MKs Seek Forgiveness for Freeze

MKs from the Jewish Home and Yisrael Beiteinu parties apologize before Yom Kippur for the Judea and Samaria construction freeze.

Israeli Coach to Miss Game for Yom Kippur

Avram Grant will not be at his team’s game Saturday in order to observe Yom Kippur.

50,000 Secular Israelis Join Tzohar's Yom Kippur Initiative

The Tzohar rabbinic organization's 'Praying Together on Yom Kippur' program allows secular Jews to join the services and feel at home.

Cape Town Jews Get Ready to Swing, Hop, and Eat Pizza in the Hut

Chabad Rabbi Mendel Popack aims to inspire the Jews of Cape Town this holy day season with swinging chickens, Sukkah hop, and pizza in the hut.

Yom Kippur: When Israel Stops, Looks Inward

The highest of the High Holidays – Yom Kippur – begins Friday night, and Jews world-wide are preparing by seeking to become better people.

Survey: Ultra-Orthodox Israelis Are Most Polite

First ever national politeness survey conducted in Israel ahead of Yom Kippur.

Israel Accused of ‘Snubbing' EU for Banning Yom Kippur Visit

European Union officials are upset over Israel’s banning their entry to Gaza hours before Yom Kippur, and they have declined alternative dates.

Jews Evade IDF, Spend Yom Kippur in Homesh

Jews flocked to Homesh for the Yom Kippur holiday. IDF troops attempted to expel the worshippers, but were unsuccessful.

Around the World in 25 Hours: Forecast for Yom Kippur

Temperatures will be comfortable around the world during the 25-hour Yom Kippur fast, which begins at sundown Sunday. Showers possible in Israel.