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 ...

A collection of classroom resources to support teaching around the most sacred and solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur starts this weekend. Here's what to know and how to greet those observing.

Many Jews observe the day by fasting, that is, abstaining from all food or drink, starting at sundown Sept. 20 ...

Who must fast? Who is exempt? When should you avoid go to synagogue? From what age does one fast? Rabbi Kalman Ber outlines key Yom Kippur laws and customs.

How is Yom Kippur celebrated? Yom Kippur is typically celebrated with a day of reflection, prayer and fasting. Followers of the Jewish faith attend religious services and do not eat from sundown to ...

WASHINGTON — Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar and also one of the most somber commemorations of the year. It marks the end of the "Days of Awe," a 10-day period that begins on Rosh ...

Yom Kippur, also known as the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. As one of the High Holy Days, Yom Kippur is filled with prayer, fasting and services at synagogues to ...

Yom Kippur is the most solemn Jewish holiday, marking the end of the 10 Days of Repentance that begin with Rosh Hashanah. Known as the Day of Atonement, it is a time for reflection, correcting ...

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 ...

Yom Kippur is the most important day of the year for the Jewish faith and ends the 10-day period of repentance and reflection known as the "High Holidays," which began with Rosh Hashanah. But what is ...