Rosh Hashanah. Yom Kippur. They’re two of the most familiar – and important – days on the Jewish religious calendar, but did you know that the two events are strongly connected?

They stand on the first day of the month of Kislev – a quiet and continuous Yom Kippur – preparing for us the candles of the menorah that we will soon light on Hanukkah.

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Candles fueled a fire that ravaged a Great Neck Torah study center late Friday night on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish faith. “The situation was very bad on a holy day ...

Unattended candles outside a prayer and Torah study center in Saddle Rock sparked a fire early Saturday and forced one person inside to escape, police and fire officials said.

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As Yom Kippur approaches, many Jews are engaging in self-reflection and a process of atonement. One woman shares her story of seeking repair.

As Yom Kippur approaches, many Jews are engaging in self-reflection and a process of atonement. One woman shares her story of seeking repair.

13. A Memorial Candle in memory of one’s parents is lit on Yom Kippur, reaffirming “Honor thy father and mother,” providing an opportunity to ask forgiveness of one’s parent (s).

When are Sukkot and Yom Kippur 2024? Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, and concludes the evening of Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Yom Kippur begins several minutes before sunset on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, and concludes at nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2024. In the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur begins on the 10th day of Tishrei.

It’s an idea that will be front of mind for many Jews this weekend on the holiest of days, Yom Kippur. Moses’ words should also serve as a powerful inducement to act on climate in the Hebrew ...