Yom Kippur

 Seder Nashim (c. 1550)

The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur 'machzorim' at the National Library of Israel

One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem.

By DAVID GEFFEN
30/09/2024
  An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur: Your guide to Judaism's holiest day

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.

30/09/2024

Judging God's sins: Forgiving grievances against the Almighty on the High Holy Days

“And therefore, we will forgive You for the sins You have committed against us, and You, too, will forgive us for the sins we have committed against You.”

By LEVI COOPER
27/09/2024

Parashat Nitzavim: A personal covenant with God

Based on how we prepare ourselves and determine our path during these hours and days, we will determine the quality of next year.

David D’Or to appear on Selichot Night in Park Timna

David D’Or will perform a special Selichot Night concert at Solomon’s Pillars in Park Timna on September 26, featuring traditional and contemporary melodies.

Fear of heaven or pathological anxiety?

High-quality and culturally sensitive mental health interventions combined with thoughtful spiritual guidance can ensure that everyone has a meaningful growth experience during the High Holy Days.

By JACOB L. FREEDMAN
18/09/2024

Tu B'Av: Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday of love and romance

Tu B'Av is often considered a Jewish version of Valentine's Day. But this ancient holiday has its own distinct traditions and practices, which have evolved until today. Here's what you should know.

14/08/2024

'The most dangerous moment since the Yom Kippur War': The US is preparing for an Iranian response

As tensions mount between Israel and Iran, US Senator Marco Rubio made a statement on X, noting that the current moment is the most dangerous since the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

IDF officer dismissed over affair later appointed to Oct. 7 failures investigation

Colonel A, dismissed for an affair, joins the October 7 massacre probe. Ben Caspit criticizes, stressing military readiness per Unit 8200's warning on intelligence failures.

Guy Nattiv’s ‘Golda’ wins Cinema for Peace award

Golda, the story of how Israel’s only female prime minister coped with the outbreak of the 1973 war, shared the prize with two other recent films that deal with issues connected to human rights.

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