During Yom Kippur services in Manchester, a terrorist rammed and stabbed worshipers outside the Heaton Park Synagogue, killing two—but the brave Rabbi Daniel Walker's quick action prevented a far greater massacre.

'This is the first time in my life that I have fasted properly. Not much time has passed, and here I am.'

Security guards confronted Carlos Portugal Gouvea on Wednesday after hearing two loud shots and seeing him with a rifle near Temple Beth Zion on Beacon Street.

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.

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 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.

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!

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. 

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

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

King David reminds us of the true focus of prayer.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The number of Jews who ascended the Temple Mount between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur topped last year's numbers!

'I call on the German authorities to continue taking determined action against anti-Semitism,' Netanyahu stated after deadly shooting in Germany on Yom Kippur.

Watch and learn about the miraculous war that is an integral part of the Jewish state's history.

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

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.

As the Jewish people prepare for the Yom Kippur holiday, the time is ripe to examine the concepts of forgiveness, repentance, and atonement.

Six events occurred on Tu B'Av, (the 15th of Av), making it a very festive day in the Jewish calendar, just 6 days after the most tragic day of the 9th of Av..

The arrival of a hurricane is frighteningly relevant to Yom Kippur. No amount of money or piece of technology could keep Florence from hitting the US mainland.