Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One of Judaism's holiest days, Yom Kippur, began Oct. 1 and concludes tonight. Here’s a look at what the holiday means and how ...

Each autumn, as the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, Jews around the world observe the High Holy Days, a 10-day season of soul-searching that begins with Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, and ...

As Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest Senate speech and made clear he was going for 25 hours, Jewish social media lit up with jokes. “This is the closest Cory Booker will get to ...

Beginning at sunset today, Jews celebrate Yom Kippur, the holiest day of their year. Many Jews commonly spend the day in prayer in their synagogue. According to Leviticus 16:29 in the Bible, using the ...

For Jewish people around the world, Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is the holiest and most solemn day of the year. It’s a time of deep introspection, spiritual cleansing, and heartfelt prayer. But ...

Each year on Yom Kippur, when Jews fast for 25 hours, we abstain not only from food and water, but also from the wearing of leather footwear. One of the most beautiful interpretations for this ...

One of Judaism's holiest days, Yom Kippur, began Oct. 1 and concludes tonight. Here’s a look at what the holiday means and how Jews around the world observe the day. Start the day smarter. Get all the ...

Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, marks the end of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance (teshuvah) that begins with Rosh Hashanah. The holiday is considered ...