Yom Kippur

A clinical dietitian explains which foods to avoid, what to eat instead, and how to stay full and hydrated throughout the Yom Kippur fast

Why ancient Israel celebrated Yom Kippur with joy, and how sacred matchmaking became part of the holiest day of the year

From the perfect symmetry of the sun and moon to the twin goats and birds of Torah law — how divine precision reveals equality, purpose, and harmony in creation

A heartwarming story of thoughtful giving during the High Holidays

Step-by-Step Self-Forgiveness Process to Release Shame, Embrace Compassion, and Reclaim Inner Peace

The former Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball legend opens up about losing his leg, rebuilding his life after tragedy, and the haunting memory of the one Yom Kippur he broke his spiritual routine

If I've made many mistakes in the past, is there any hope for me?

How Rambam’s teachings and modern clinical studies agree on the healing power of fasting

How a heartbreaking vow turned into a holy reunion that changed two lives forever

What should diabetics do to fast on Yom Kippur? Here's how you can complete the fast safely and effectively.

Eight tips for praying at the synagogue.

Days before Yom Kippur, Rabbi Isaac Fried, Chairman of Hidabroot, recalls a touching moment in the room of the sage Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l, forever engraved in his heart.

Yael Bar Zohar recalls the moments when she first learned to pray at the synagogue after meeting her husband, Guy Zu-Aretz. How did she spend Yom Kippur this year without going to the synagogue?

She never entered a synagogue—but she prayed all day, with her whole heart.

Racheli Otmazgin grew up in a traditional household and was first exposed to a Yom Kippur prayer at 15, sparking a life change that led to hidden Torah lessons, studying in an ultra-Orthodox seminary, and building a home with a Torah scholar husband. How did her parents react?

The Yom Kippur fast presents a significant dilemma for diabetics and their doctors. Jewish law only exempts those whose lives are in danger from fasting. However, those who risk their health by fasting should not do so. Should diabetics fast? And what can be done to make fasting easier?

Discover the best foods to consume before the Yom Kippur fast to avoid overburdening your digestive system while ensuring you don't feel distressingly hungry during the fast.

Essential laws for the holiest day of the Jewish calendar

Essential guidelines for preparing for this sacred day of atonement