The soldier blowing the shofar is said to be Eyal Young, whose lungs were injured and returned to his army service last week.

The Israeli athlete was selected ninth overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Wizards and spent four seasons with the NBA team.

At 82, Paul McCartney was recently spotted attending Yom Kippur services at a synagogue in Santiago, Chile, accompanied by his wife.

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews, takes place this Shabbat.

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.

One year after the devastating Oct. 7 attacks, Yom Kippur becomes a time of profound communal grief and remembrance.

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

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.

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

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

The metaphor of the eagle in this week's Torah portion reminds us that God is our Father and he looks out for our best interests.

The rabbi in this story offers a very unusual method of achieving forgiveness for one’s sins - not on Yom Kippur, but on Sukkot!

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

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

Why is it a mitzvah to eat the day before Yom Kippur? Well, one reason is obvious. But there is another, equally important reason.

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

Rabbi Enkin presents a meaningful, informative (and fun!) class about the holiest day of the year.

The holy day of Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement – is soon upon us. According to Jewish tradition, the fate of all mankind is sealed for the coming year.

Yom Kippur reminds us of the fragility of our existence and that our destinies are determined by God.

Ultimately, there is one reason for all the restrictions, and it is because the Torah says so. That said, a number of interpretations have been offered.

King David reminds us of the true focus of prayer.

What many people don’t realize is that Purim, the jolly, drink-all-you-can, feasting and costume-based holiday is actually on par with the holy day of Yom Kippur!

The day after the Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur, Jewish communities in Israel and around the globe start building in preparation for the Festival of Succot.

The past several days have seen an increase in terror activity, including the thwarting of a 'major' attack.

Yom Kippur concludes 10 days of soul-searching, atonement and repentance– the holiest Jewish time - which begins on Rosh Hashanah, the first day of the Jewish year, commemorating the creation of the first human-being, Adam.

Watch and listen to this inspiring performance by CHUTNEY, an Australian klezmer band, of a treasured Jewish prayer.

Watch the beautiful and inspiring repentance prayers recited at the Western Wall this year as the Jewish people prepare for the Yom Kippur holiday.  

The moving tunes used for the Yom Kippur prayers are a main priority in the service, arousing our souls to a higher level of spirituality.

The power of commitment and renewal on Shabbat Teshuva is 52 times stronger than the power of any other Shabbat of the year!

'Man' in Hebrew is 'Adam,' which also translates as ' dirt.' Is that our essence? Or is there more to it?

Join us for a special webinar that will teach you all about the unique customs and traditions of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

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.

When reading about the service of the two goats this coming Yom Kippur, let us be reminded of a life lived in the path of God versus a meaningless existence.

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?

Our sages explain that each of the ten days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is connected to one of the Ten Commandments.

As our sages teach us, the secret to forgiveness is: 'Kol', 'Tzom', and 'Mammon.' Let’s explore what each of these things represents.

Before COVID-19, tens of thousands would attend communal prayers nightly at the Western Wall during the High Holiday season, asking for Divine forgiveness.

The way that Jewish people greet each other on Rosh Hashana is, frankly, a fascinating subject on its own, reflecting the different cultures, communities and levels of observance.

No one should feel superior to another person. We are equal in God’s eyes, and we all have sins for which we need to ask forgiveness.

Although Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn day of the year on the Jewish calendar, it is also a very happy day on which we can seek forgiveness for our sins.