Yom Kippur

NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'

In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.

In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission

In a year of hardship, can ancient rituals still resonate?

By RABBI AVI KILLIP/JTA
11/10/2024

I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession; Here’s why I’m shutting it down

The purpose of the vidui is to have the entire community atone for its sins; you’re repenting not just for your own shortcomings, but for the shortcomings of the person sitting next to you.

By DAVID ZVI KALMAN/JTA
11/10/2024

Rosh Yehudi association cancels gender-separate prayers due to fears of disruption

The decision for this year's service followed conflicts last year at a service where tensions were high between those who wanted divided prayers and those who did not want to see division in public.

 An illustrative image of people breaking their fast after Yom Kippur.

Home Front Command issues alert notifications for Yom Kippur

Citizens can access alerts via designated radio stations, personal computers, or the Home Front Command app on mobile devices.

Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate genders, High Court rules

Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer.

Choosing a children's bicycle for Yom Kippur

Choosing a children's bicycle for Yom Kippur can be overwhelming. Matzman-Merutz provides a guide to help you navigate the options and make the best purchase decision.

By MAARIV
09/10/2024

This is what a vacation in a hotel on Yom Kippur looks like

80% increase in hotel occupancy on Yom Kippur, up to 20% drop in prices compared to last year. How do hotels maintain the holiday atmosphere while providing hospitality services?

By MEITAL SHARABI
09/10/2024

Joining the line: The new Israeli company will start flying to Cyprus

New Israeli airline, Air Haifa, to start flights to Cyprus from Ben Gurion Airport from October 14 to 26, offering fares starting at $119 one way.

By MOSHE COHEN
09/10/2024
 Israelis ride their bicycles along the empty Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur.

One year after Oct. 7, a Yom Kippur ritual of communal mourning takes on fresh meaning

Following the October 7 attacks, Jewish communities are adapting Yom Kippur prayers to reflect communal mourning, blending personal grief with remembrance of those affected.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
07/10/2024
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