Yom Kippur

Rabbi Mordechai Auerbach, zt”l, passed away on the eve of Yom Kippur. His students share moving memories of his love, wisdom, humility, and extraordinary legacy.

After weeks of holidays, family meals, and changing schedules, returning to routine can feel surprisingly difficult. Here’s how to prepare now for a smoother transition.

Where teshuva becomes real.

Israel's Open and women's chess teams were handed 4-0 losses after the Netherlands and Bulgaria declined requests to move matches scheduled during Yom Kippur.

Chol HaMoed is more than an ordinary weekday. Learn the practical halachot of work, laundry, shopping, writing, repairs, and more.

At the direction of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, regional commands will be reinforced, the Air Force and Navy will raise their alert levels, and reserve forces will be expanded for the holiday. The security preparations include the Northern, Central, and Southern Commands.

Coming prepared for this Holy day

A powerful lesson for Shabbat Shuva

As Yom Kippur approaches, take a moment to listen to the sensitive place within you. What does your “soul’s bird” reveal about the things you should be praying for?

The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur offer a unique opportunity for teshuvah and prayer. Here are simple, practical ways to make them count.

She had planned every detail of Erev Yom Kippur. Then one phone call from her daughter taught her an unforgettable lesson about doing Hashem’s will.

What you eat before Yom Kippur can make a difference. Here are five filling foods to help you prepare for a more manageable fast.

Yom Kippur invites parents and educators to look inward, recognize both strengths and areas for growth, and choose one meaningful change that can strengthen their relationship with the children in their care

All year, we whisper “Baruch Shem.” On Yom Kippur, we say it aloud. Discover the Maharal’s fascinating explanation of what changes on the holiest day of the year.

How can a short passage in the Torah encompass thousands of years of Jewish history? The Ramban reveals the extraordinary promise contained in the Song of Ha’azinu.

What can the sun, sea, and natural world teach us about serving Hashem? Rabbeinu Bachya reveals a powerful lesson from Parashat Ha’azinu.