Yom Kippur

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Manchester man pleads guilty to planning attack on UK defense facility with Heaton Park terrorist

Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

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We begin our day with the acknowledgment of ‘Modeh Ani.’

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Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate genders, High Court rules

Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer.

 Jews pray while activists protest against gender segregation in the public space during a public prayer on Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays, September 25, 2023.

Choosing a children's bicycle for Yom Kippur

Choosing a children's bicycle for Yom Kippur can be overwhelming. Matzman-Merutz provides a guide to help you navigate the options and make the best purchase decision.

Matzman-Merutz

This is what a vacation in a hotel on Yom Kippur looks like

80% increase in hotel occupancy on Yom Kippur, up to 20% drop in prices compared to last year. How do hotels maintain the holiday atmosphere while providing hospitality services?

Kedma hotel

Joining the line: The new Israeli company will start flying to Cyprus

New Israeli airline, Air Haifa, to start flights to Cyprus from Ben Gurion Airport from October 14 to 26, offering fares starting at $119 one way.

 Two Air Haifa planes

One year after Oct. 7, a Yom Kippur ritual of communal mourning takes on fresh meaning

Following the October 7 attacks, Jewish communities are adapting Yom Kippur prayers to reflect communal mourning, blending personal grief with remembrance of those affected.

 Israelis ride their bicycles along the empty Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays.

The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur 'machzorim' at the National Library of Israel

One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem.

 Seder Nashim (c. 1550)

Yom Kippur: Your guide to Judaism's holiest day - explainer

As Judaism's most important holiday, Yom Kippur holds a level of significance across all Jewish denominations, as well as on the spectrum of religious observance.

 An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Judging God's sins: Forgiving grievances against the Almighty on the High Holy Days

“And therefore, we will forgive You for the sins You have committed against us, and You, too, will forgive us for the sins we have committed against You.”

 An ultra-Orthodox Jewish family performs the Kaparot ritual in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighbourhood, September 20, 2015

Parashat Nitzavim: A personal covenant with God

Based on how we prepare ourselves and determine our path during these hours and days, we will determine the quality of next year.

 DOES GOD exist, and if so,  how does He interface with the universe?

David D’Or to appear on Selichot Night in Park Timna

David D’Or will perform a special Selichot Night concert at Solomon’s Pillars in Park Timna on September 26, featuring traditional and contemporary melodies.

 DAVID D’OR