The Latest Breaking News from Yom Kippur

Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida

Many Jews worldwide will mark Yom Kippur in fasting and prayer at their synagogues this weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

Half a century later, an Indian family relives the personal tragedy of the 1973 Yom Kippur War

The ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine has triggered a surge of memories for a Delhi family; half a century ago, their lives had been permanently changed by the 1973 Yom Kippur War

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Surprise Palestinian attack is most significant military challenge to Israel in 50 years

Today's attack, launched almost 50 years to the day of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, is different, writes Bel Trew. And the consequences will be huge

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Bagels and lox, kugel, babka. To break the Yom Kippur fast, think made-ahead food, and lots of it

The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which begins this year on Sunday night, is a solemn day of fasting and atonement

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Amid Ian's wounds, Jews see healing, renewal in Yom Kippur

Throughout a southwest Florida devastated by Hurricane Ian, Jews plan to hold worship services for Yom Kippur starting Tuesday night

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Food experts have some surprising suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast

From bagels to honey cake, these are a few suggestions from cooks and food enthusiasts for breaking the fast after the most solemn Jewish holiday. Also, read tips for preparing for the fast.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2022

On Yom Kippur, looking ahead to stronger Chicago-Israel relations

It has been a great year for the Chicago-Israel partnership. From Bronzeville to Little Village, models of Israeli mental health treatment, entrepreneurship, and social innovation are being implemented by the community.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

It’s Yom Kippur — so here are my sincere promises to Her Upstairs

You’ve probably noticed quite a lot’s been going on since my last column (it was roughly a hundred years ago, back in early September): Liz Truss became PM and the Queen died, there have been natural disasters and ongoing wars and it seems like our economy’s dissolving like an overdunked…

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

Israel’s Pollution-free Yom Kippur Can Be A World Model

By not driving or buying on the Day of Atonement, the people of Israel transform and reclaim the urban environment. 

Zenger · Sep 29, 2022

Rosh Hashanah 2022: How it's celebrated, when it starts and why Yom Kippur is 10 days after

The Jewish New Year features honey cake, goat horns and pomegranates - here's why

Wales Online · Sep 25, 2022