Israelis perform the Kapparot ritual ahead of Yom Kippur in Mea Shearim in Jerusalem on Tuesday. The Kapparot ritual involves praying while a chicken is swung over their head, which symbolically ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. The purpose of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is to practice forgiving others and repentance for one’s ...

Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day in Judaism. In 2025, the holiday begins on Oct. 1. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and special prayer services to ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, began Tuesday at sunset. What is the holiday about and how is it observed? Here’s a look at the celebration and the traditions. Yom Kippur is the ...

Jewish people observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, starting this year on the evening of September 22. These holidays commemorate concepts such as renewal, ...