Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate genders, High Court rules

Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer.

Choosing a children's bicycle for Yom Kippur

Choosing a children's bicycle for Yom Kippur can be overwhelming. Matzman-Merutz provides a guide to help you navigate the options and make the best purchase decision.

By MAARIV
09/10/2024

This is what a vacation in a hotel on Yom Kippur looks like

80% increase in hotel occupancy on Yom Kippur, up to 20% drop in prices compared to last year. How do hotels maintain the holiday atmosphere while providing hospitality services?

By MEITAL SHARABI
09/10/2024

Joining the line: The new Israeli company will start flying to Cyprus

New Israeli airline, Air Haifa, to start flights to Cyprus from Ben Gurion Airport from October 14 to 26, offering fares starting at $119 one way.

By MOSHE COHEN
09/10/2024
 Israelis ride their bicycles along the empty Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur.

One year after Oct. 7, a Yom Kippur ritual of communal mourning takes on fresh meaning

Following the October 7 attacks, Jewish communities are adapting Yom Kippur prayers to reflect communal mourning, blending personal grief with remembrance of those affected.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
07/10/2024
 Seder Nashim (c. 1550)

The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur 'machzorim' at the National Library of Israel

One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem.

By DAVID GEFFEN
30/09/2024
  An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur: Your guide to Judaism's holiest day

As Judaism's most important holiday, Yom Kippur holds a level of significance across all Jewish denominations, as well as on the spectrum of religious observance.

30/09/2024

Judging God's sins: Forgiving grievances against the Almighty on the High Holy Days

“And therefore, we will forgive You for the sins You have committed against us, and You, too, will forgive us for the sins we have committed against You.”

By LEVI COOPER
27/09/2024

Parashat Nitzavim: A personal covenant with God

Based on how we prepare ourselves and determine our path during these hours and days, we will determine the quality of next year.

David D’Or to appear on Selichot Night in Park Timna

David D’Or will perform a special Selichot Night concert at Solomon’s Pillars in Park Timna on September 26, featuring traditional and contemporary melodies.

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