Thousands of Israelis of diverse backgrounds converged at the Kotel to recite the late-night prayers for Divine forgiveness ahead of Yom Kippur. 

Yom Kippur is a day of opportunity, potential, greatness, forgiveness, and intimacy with the Creator. It is the day when we start our lives anew.

Why is eating before Yom Kippur so significant? What kind of preparation for the day of atonement for our sins is feasting and 'digging in' all day?

Our sages teach that even a desire to move in the right direction is full of merit, even if it does not materialize as we first thought.

Aish has released a powerful video with a message that directly relates to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur is God's gift to us to help us reassess our lives and face our mortality.

The holiness of Yom Kippur in the Land of Israel cannot be found anywhere else in the world. - The Holy Book of the Zohar

As the Talmud says, “There were never happier days for the Jews than the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur.” What is it about Yom Kippur that makes it such a happy day?

This gripping video about an other-worldly violin recital is a must watch - especially before Yom Kippur. 

The Cantor and choir of the IDF sing the moving prayer recited on Yom Kippur about God determining who will die and who will live in the coming year - with scenes from the Yom Kippur War.

Just like Yom Kippur is the day of judgment, so too we must prepare ourselves for the ultimate Day of Judgment.

This hauntingly beautiful rendition of a Yom Kippur prayer will put you in the right mood for the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

What can you do to get your prayers answered on Yom Kippur? Here's a formula that's sure to help!

Our sages teach us that by emulating God and His acts of kindness towards others, we arouse God’s kindness upon us.

Kol Nidrei, recited at the onset of Yom Kippur, in actuality has nothing to do with the holiest day on the Hebrew calendar. The haunting tune, however, is embedded in the Jewish soul.

Tens of thousands of people attend communal prayers nightly at the Western Wall during the High Holiday season, asking for Divine forgiveness.

A captured Syrian commander explained what caused him to retreat when his tanks were on the verge of storming through to the center of the Jewish state.

Using money instead of a chicken to perform Kapparot - a pre-Yom Kippur atonement ritual - is a more attractive, cleaner and less expensive option.

Just as the mirrors on our walls help us to look our best, the Yom Kippur season brings with it spiritual mirrors. Be sure to use your personal spiritual mirror.

At this time of year, when we pray for life, remember to listen carefully and pay attention to what happens around you in order to get the most out of life.

Why does the High Priest wear his golden garments on Yom Kippur? Why bring to mind the sin of the Golden Calf?

The power of commitment and renewal on 'Shabbat Shuva' is 52 times stronger than the power of any other Shabbat of the year. This amazing Shabbat immediately follows Rosh Hashana!

Yes, we have to feel remorse, and yes, it may very well be appropriate on an individual level to be moved to tears, but on the whole, our sages teach us that the confessional is actually a time to be happy.

The Ten Days of Repentance, culminating with Yom Kippur, are a time to reflect on the past, but in the context of looking forward to a more meaningful future.

Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement, the day when we are forgiven for our sins. It's not a simple, magical ritual that automatically wipes the slate clean.