If you are observing Yom Kippur, remember that – as with every topic – Judaism has a wide and, well, forgiving view of what is acceptable when it comes to forgiveness.

On Friday evening, our Jewish neighbors begin their High Holy Day, Yom Kippur. My rabbi friends tell me it is the Day of Atonement, a chance to acknowledge their sins and seek mercy through prayer ...

As Yom Kippur approaches, many Jews are engaging in self-reflection and a process of atonement. One woman shares her story of seeking repair.

Yom Kippur begins at sundown Friday with observant Jews fasting and seeking forgiveness for their sins, with free services conducted in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, with tensions high ...

What to know about Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar The holiday is often observed with a 25-hour fast, five prayer services and traditional feasts before and after fasting.

Yom Kippur, the Jewish “Day of Atonement”, is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. No day, except the Sabbath, is more sacred than Yom Kippur. Jews seek to get closer to God and are given space to ...

For 11 years, a website asked visitors a single question: What do you want to ask forgiveness for? The website, AtoneNet, posted the responses — no names attached — for public perusal, and ...

What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is a holiday where Jewish people reflect on their sins and ask for forgiveness from God and those they have wronged.

Five distinct prayer services take place on Yom Kippur, and rabbis read from a special prayer book known as the machzor. The day is devoted to introspection, prayer, and asking for forgiveness.