Yom Kippur

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI
Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Manchester man pleads guilty to planning attack on UK defense facility with Heaton Park terrorist

The suspect is not directly linked to the Yom Kippur attack, but "conducted hostile reconnaissance alongside a man who would later commit a terrorist attack," a counterterror police officer said.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

|ByLANA MELMAN
We begin our day with the acknowledgment of ‘Modeh Ani.’

Shavuot 2026: The holiday's enduring call to faith, loyalty, and Jewish purpose

From Sinai to modern Israel, Shavuot reminds Jews of the power of faith, words, and commitment.

|BySTEWART WEISS

Praying on broken ground: A father’s Yom Kippur with a son in Gaza - opinion

What does it mean to stand with your granddaughters, to pray and to play with them on the synagogue floor? To know that another generation is already here, watching, carrying, inheriting?

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByJACOB SCHIMMEL
Heavy clouds cover the Tel Saki Memorial Site, commemorating the infamous battle where 35 young IDF soldiers were killed during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Golan Heights, October 1, 2025.

Cyberattack on Shamir Medical Center leaks emails, medical record system remains secure

The announcement followed a Thursday report of an attempted hack into the hospital’s servers during Yom Kippur that had been blocked, raising fears of broader damage.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
View of the Shamir Medical Center. January 30, 2025.

Manchester's Yom Kippur terror attack highlights that Britain failed its Jewish community - opinion

The Yom Kippur attack in Manchester shows Britain’s deep failure to protect its Jews, as antisemitism spreads unchecked in public life.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByMACKENZIE FRANCE
People gather near the scene, after an attack in which a car was driven at pedestrians and stabbings were reported near a synagogue in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

This week's Torah portion contains lessons to learn amid the Yom Kippur Manchester attack - opinion

Ha’azinu calls us to remember history and understand generational change - for Jews, to strengthen our mesorah; for nations, to confront the consequences of their actions before it is too late.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByRABBI ELIEZER SIMCHA WEISS
People gather near the scene, after an attack in which a car was driven at pedestrians and stabbings were reported near a synagogue in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025

Manchester rabbi hailed for blocking attacker at Heaton Park synagogue

Rabbi Daniel Walker barricaded and physically blocked the synagogue doors, stopping the attacker from entering.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People gather near the scene, after a report of an incident in which a car was driven at pedestrians and a stabbing attack, near a synagogue in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

'Weakness in face of terrorism': Netanyahu notes UK's failings after Manchester attack

PM Netanyahu: Weakness in the face of terrorism only brings more terrorism • President Isaac Herzog writes letter to King Charles on rising antisemitism

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A forensic technician and police officers work at the scene after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, according to the British police, in north Manchester, Brita

Two murdered, more wounded in Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was "appalled" by the attack. Local police said the assailant was a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER, REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
People gather near the scene, after an attack in which a car was driven at pedestrians and stabbings were reported near a synagogue in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025

'Worst nightmare': British PM Starmer, Jewish community leaders condemn 'vile' attack on synagogue

British PM Keir Starmer confirmed that additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country following the stabbing and ramming attack in Manchester.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man walks near the scene, after a report of an incident in which a car was driven at pedestrians and a stabbing attack outside a synagogue, in north Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025

Israeli Navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, Greta Thunberg among detained activists

The Foreign Ministry said that all passengers were safe and in good health, adding that were making their way to Israel before their deportation to Europe.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A screengrab from a livestream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, October 2, 2025

Breaking the fast, breaking the diet: Tamara Aharoni’s maple pound cake

A perfect cake to break the Yom Kippur fast with, along with a cup of coffee or tea.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByIN COLLABORATION WITH SUGAT
Tamara Aharoni’s maple pound cake