Yom Kippur

Reciting this prayer of confession is among the core requirements of Yom Kippur.

Why does the holiest day of the Jewish year begin with a dry legal formula renouncing vows?

From the depths of uncertainty, this High Holiday prayer invites us to call out the steadfast faith we wish we felt.

On Yom Kippur, there are many customs surrounding clothing.

Recounting Yom Kippur traditions from the Temple period.

Seven things to read in shul on the High Holidays.

We'll help you remember if it's customary to wear a prayer shawl on the High Holidays.

Join My Jewish Learning for a meaningful and engaging online experience on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and throughout the holiday season.

Many Jewish holidays are mentioned in the Bible, but not all.

Fasting is a physical discipline that translates into ethical behavior.

A prayer for the eleven Jews massacred on October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life synagogue.

Koufax’s refusal to play on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, became a major point of pride for American Jews, who saw that it was possible to live in two cultures at once.