Wednesday night at sundown, many Jewish people will begin their observance of Yom Kippur. It's considered the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and it's generally a time of reflection and ...

In the fall of 2023, I spent Yom Kippur in a synagogue, as I often do. I am not, on balance, observant, but for 25 hours I abstained from food and water. I thought about where I’d fallen short in the ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish faith, is being celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Yom Kippur is the day of atonement following the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. It involves followers of 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 ...