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.

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

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. 

Based on ancient Jewish Sages, these ideas will illuminate the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, in a new and refreshing light! 

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.

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.

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

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.

As a representative of his nation, Dan Kremer felt he couldn’t participate in the World Championships on Judaism’s holiest day.

In the Hebrew month of Adar, we are commanded to increase our joy ahead of the holiday of Purim. Does that mean early partying, or is the message more profound?

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.

What does the Jewish New Year mean to the Jewish people – on both a personal and a national level?

At this time of year, before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, we should do some soul searching in order to improve ourselves. Let’s admit our flaws, as Moses did.

Neo-Nazis in Sweden are calling for a "Nordic revolution," and they are not afraid to use violence. They plan to march near a synagogue this month on Yom Kippur.

I wish to share some experiences Jews have lived with in the past decades, hoping this will increase awareness and help purge anti-Semitism in all its forms.

Muslim soldiers of the IDF stand guard even during the long hours of this year's Ramadan fasts, after which the IDF helps them celebrate the holiest time in the Islamic year.

'The world cannot accept the slaughter of innocents, and I hope our prayers open the gates of heaven tonight.'

We are taught that each of the “Ten Days of Repentance” between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is connected to one of the Ten Commandments.

Our sages teach us that in the messianic era, all Jewish holidays will be annulled - except for Purim! Why is Purim different from all other holidays?

For the first time, the Jewish Holy Day of Yom Kippur has been recognized at the United Nations as an official holiday.

An Israeli group of Harley-Davidson riders made their annual pilgrimage to the Western Wall in Jerusalem before Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism.

Palestinian terrorists continued to riot and attack Israelis with rocks and firebombs over Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

A Chicago TV station used the image of a yellow star which the Nazis forced Jews to wear, when reporting on Judaism's holiest day and then apologized for the "mistake."

In of the most powerful prayers on Yom Kippur, known as Unetaneh Tokef, we admit that only God determines who lives, who dies and everything else that happens to us the entire year.

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.

As Israel approaches the holiday season, the police are training hard for any potential scenario to ensure the highest level of coordination in the event of a terror attack or mass calamity.

So essential are proper table manners to being a good Jew that the Yom Kippur confessional includes a beat on the chest for misbehavior in this area.

Jewish and Muslim in leaders Israel came together to convey a message of patience and acceptance.

It is a great time of year to let go of past grievances and an equally great time to ask the Almighty to support us in granting those people complete amnesty.

As we approach the Holy Day of Yom Kippur, watch thousands of Jews unify in prayer at the Western Wall. An absolutely incredible experience! It seems that the spiritual energy at this gathering has generated and stored up enough spiritual power to keep the world going for at least another year! May it be a... Read more »

Use the next 30 days – on a daily basis – to prepare for the High Holy Days so that we will truly enter the New Year as better people than we were last year.