Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism and is dedicated to reflection, repentance, and atonement. It occurs ten days after the Jewish New Year and concludes the period of moral self-examination.

SCRANTON, Pa. — Jews in Scranton observed Yom Kippur from October 1st to 2nd. The solemn holiday marks the end of the "Days of Awe, " a 10-day period that begins on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

The protestors shut down the bridge for an hour, according to the NYPD. Almost 60 protestors were arrested on Yom Kippur after blocking traffic on New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, authorities ...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. — Jewish people across the Rochester area and the world are observing Yom Kippur, the holiest 25 hours in the Jewish faith. It’s a day of atonement, where people reflect on sins or ...

At least two people were killed and multiple others seriously injured in a terror attack Thursday when a knife-wielding madman plowed a car into pedestrians and ...

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 ...

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 ...

The deadly synagogue stabbing attack in England resonated across the Atlantic Ocean Thursday, with the NYPD monitoring the investigation and keeping a watchful eye on houses of worship as Jews ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Jewish communities across the Lowcountry are observing Yom Kippur with heightened security measures prompted by a rise in religious violence across the country. At the Chabad ...

The most solemn and holiest of Jewish holidays is being observed. Yom Kippur began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, and ends the evening of Thursday, Oct. 2. It takes place in either September or October, but ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Jewish faithful around the world are marking the final day of Yom Kippur. It's thought of as the holiest day of the Jewish year. This year, celebrations are happening under ever ...