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
President Herzog grants Elor Azaria pardon ahead of Yom Kippur, erases record
Azaria began his term in prison in 2017 after being convicted of manslaughter for shooting Palestinian attacker Abdel Fatah al-Sharif on March 24, 2016, in Hebron during his IDF service.
We have sinned: After four years of Netanyahu, the 10 Commandments have a path to teshuva - opinion
Yom Kippur offers an opportunity to examine ourselves through the oldest moral code we possess. By the measure of the Ten Commandments, we have much for which to atone.
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
Beyond its connection to Yom Kippur’s theme of repentance, experts believe the answer lies in Kol Nidre's core musical architecture.
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, NLI’s curator Dr. Chaim Neria explains how the NLI came to house thousands of prayer books, noting that “it fits into the overall mission of the library.”
Grapevine: Goodbye, King George?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Who’s sorry now? Inside Israeli cinema’s Yom Kippur-inspired stories of guilt and redemption
Inspired by Yom Kippur’s themes of atonement, Israeli filmmakers have explored personal, political, and national guilt through stories of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption.
Open letter to US President Donald Trump: Carpe diem - opinion
You have made clear that America must win the artificial intelligence race. I agree. But another question must stand beside it: How does America win without all of us ultimately losing?
Yom Kippur 2026: The Jewish people are chosen - but not because they are better - opinion
As we recite Ata Behartanu many times during the High Holy Days, let us remember that we were chosen out of God’s love, not because of our own special characteristics.
Israel tore itself apart on Yom Kippur - then October 7 reminded us of our collective 'we'
On Yom Kippur of 2023, Jews were pitted against Jews across the country. Thirteen days later, October 7 would remind Israelis that beneath their deepest divisions, there was still a collective “we.”
Your Investments: A financial and personal clean slate for Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement is about reflection, repentance, and renewal. Those same principles can guide people toward smarter financial choices and lasting improvement.
