The gunfire was directed at a group of people bathing at a local spring near Neveh Tzuf.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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