Yom Kippur
United Hatzalah volunteers rescue Torah scrolls from Jerusalem synagogue fire
Just as Jews devote themselves first and foremost to protecting human life, United Hatzalah also protects sacred objects when they are threatened.
Ten years later: How an Israeli surgeon saved three lives in on Yom Kippur - opinion
Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds
Inheriting moral instincts: How choices become a legacy – opinion
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for God to 'hold Israel accountable' at Yom Kippur event
"It's tough to repent at a time where our tuition fees, our tax dollars, our votes are being used to kill, to maim, to displace Palestinians," he said.
After Yom Kippur, Israel must learn to say: 'We were wrong' - editorial
Yom Kippur asks Israelis to confess in the plural, but accountability after October 7 still requires individuals and leaders to explain where they went wrong.
Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart
According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.
MDA reports three people died, 3,322 people were treated during Yom Kippur
MDA teams treated thousands during Yom Kippur, including hundreds who fainted, became dehydrated, or were injured while riding bicycles and scooters.
WATCH: Thousands gather at Western Wall for selichot prayers as 'Post' observes Yom Kippur
The Jerusalem Post will temporarily pause news coverage to observe Yom Kippur. We wish all our readers a gmar hatima tova and an easy and meaningful fast.
Yom Kippur national reckoning: Thinking differently, fighting for the same home - opinion
The world is watching Israel. When Israel appears divided, it is perceived as weaker. But the opposite is also true. When we are united, we are stronger not only at home, but also in the world.
In the shadow of October 7: How Yom Kippur has changed for some secular Israelis
The October 7 attack has affected all Israelis somehow. Some have questioned God’s existence. Others have gotten closer to religion, and sought connection to spirituality.
Yom Kippur Eve: 150,000 gather at Western Wall as Iran sends message to the world
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
The thought that changes everything - opinion
Nabal himself remained oblivious until the next morning. The prophet Shmuel tells us that when Abigail informed him what had happened, “his heart died within him, and he became like a stone.”
The Jewish sin we never confess: Choosing indifference over love - opinion
Judaism does not demand agreement or unity. It demands that we never erase another Jew from the circle of our obligations.
