What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur, which, in English, translates to Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism. The holiday spans two calendar days, and began at sundown on Oct. 4 this year.

The Yom Kippur War of 1973 was a pivotal conflict that dramatically reshaped the Middle East. This video delves into the key ...

Yom Kippur(Rhymes with yaam kuh·poor)There are many religions in the world. Judaism is a religion followed by many Jewish people.Throughout the world, Judaism has more than 14 million followers ...

There are several Jewish community events taking place in Cincinnati this month marking Sukkot and more. Here's a list.

When they gather on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year and a traditional time of fasting, some members of D.C.’s Jewish community will bring something unexpected: food.

While most congregations require tickets for Yom Kippur services, several Los Angeles organizations are streaming it for all comers.

On Sept. 24, a substantial number of Dartmouth community members attended services to celebrate the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, a day of atonement marked by a 25-hour fast of no food or drink.

Despite the celebrations during the two-day event, those who practise Judaism don't have long until their next bout of social events as Yom Kippur is around the corner.

Israel shut down late on Friday afternoon for Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, with the country embroiled in an active war on the Holy Day for ...

When does Yom Kippur start? What to know for holiest day of Jewish calendar Considered the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is the culmination of a 10-day period of repentance and ...

At sundown this Friday, Jews across the world will begin Yom Kippur when they will fast and reflect on wrongdoings from the last year.

Segregated Yom Kippur prayers spark slurs and bitterness, not atonement, in Tel Aviv Angry tussles mar Judaism’s holiest day, as Orthodox and secular tensions hit a boiling point at court-barred ...