The Jewish liturgical new year begins with Rosh Hashanah, followed by 10 days of repentance that culminate in Yom Kippur.

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 ...

Beginning at sunset today, Jews celebrate Yom Kippur, the holiest day of their year. Many Jews commonly spend the day in ...

Yom Kippur is on Oct. 1-2, 2025; there are several delis, bakeries and restaurants serving pre- and post-fast meals for the ...

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 Jews around the world observe the day. Start the day smarter. Get all the ...

Rosh Hashanah, meaning "head of the year" in Hebrew, is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It’s commemorated with prayers, food and gatherings.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, a congregation in Los Angeles, about her message this year during the Yom Kippur holiday.

The King, 76, is spending time with the Jewish community in Manchester where two people died in a terror attack on Yom Kippur ...

Neila in Ashkenazi communities ends with a Tekia Gedolah. Depending on the lungs and stamina of the blower, that usually goes ...