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Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is one of the high holidays in Judaism and one of the holiest days of the year. Beginning on the date of Tishrei 9, Jews around the world observe the holiday for almost 26 hours. Jews abstain from all food and drink (excluding those who are pregnant or have health problems), do not wash or wear perfume, do not wear leather and do not engage in marital relations. The day is steeped in prayer and introspection, though is also a day of great joy, since it is a day when sins between man and God are absolved.

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    The incident occurred on HaNeviim Street, near the Old City, according to Police Foreign Press Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.

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    On high alert: Emergency services brace for Yom Kippur

    Ahead of this year’s fast, MDA has urged those fasting to drink two liters of water Tuesday afternoon and to avoid drinking caffeinated and sugary drinks in order to remain hydrated.

    By EYTAN HALON

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    Thousands of Israelis treated for injuries on Yom Kippur

    Israel's emergency medical services were kept busy on the day of fast, as thousands of Israelis were involved in road incidents or suffered from health issues due to the fast.

    By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

  • Pray ahead of Yom Kippur

    It's time to begin preparing for Yom Kippur fast

    Advice for the millions of people who plan to fast during the holiest day of the year.

    By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

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    Rabbis and doctors recently considered the weighty issue of fasting

    Whether an elderly person should eat or drink on Yom Kippur depends on whether he is healthy or fragile.

    By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

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    Not to deride Apple, but the whole “I” culture they have created is antithetical to this time of the Jewish year.

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    Ben-Gurion recognized that the Negev was simply the largest area in which the world would allow the Jewish people to grow and develop.

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  • A skateboard pilgrimage to Haifa on Yom Kippur.

    A skateboard pilgrimage to Haifa on Yom Kippur

    This year, on Yom Kippur, hundreds of skateboarders traveled to Haifa on an annual pilgrimage, as a unique way of personal reflection before signing their names into the Book of Life.

    By ZACHARY KEYSER

  • An MDA ambulance leaves the scene of a suspected terror attack in Arad on November 30.

    Rocks thrown at ambulances during Yom Kippur

    In two separate incidents rocks were thrown at ambulances by teenagers and children.

    By HAGAY HACOHEN

  • An MDA ambulance leaves the scene of a suspected terror attack in Arad on November 30.

    Rocks thrown on Ambulances during Yom Kippur

    In two separate incidents rocks were thrown at ambulances by teenagers and children.

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