As Judaism's most important holiday, Yom Kippur holds a level of significance across all Jewish denominations, as well as on the spectrum of religious observance.
The ancient sages were clear: the antidote to sinat chinam is ahavat chinam – boundless love.
This year's Tisha B’Av takes on deeper meaning as new kinot, including the "Kinah of Beeri," reflect the sorrow and resilience after the October 7th tragedy.
These days, we are called upon to ask the hardest questions—about ourselves and our destiny—questions about our worldview as a people: what is our role, how will we unite?
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While the organizers are fasting with an emphasis on the female hostages, they said that the fast is universal and invited participants to choose to focus on any hostage.
On this year's 10th of Tevet fast, it is time to teach about Israel’s character as a Jewish democratic society and to reinforce the values of our Declaration of Independence.
In Jewish tradition, teshuva is often associated with repentance – a return to one’s moral and ethical roots.
Overall, paramedics were dispatched to provide medical treatment to over 3,025 people throughout the country.
The 25-hour Yom Kippur fast can be even more diffcult for those addicted to caffeine. Here is how some orthodox Jews found a "backdoor solution."
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