Yom Kippur

When I asked him, 'What's the fuss over Jews buying a village?' he replied, 'It's certain, as we've been told by our ancestors, that if the Jews buy four paces and take a step in the Emeq Ibn Amar (Jezreel Valley), eventually the whole valley will be in their hands!' So, why was the purchase of the land in Fula such a big deal?

In Jewish tradition, when the Torah speaks of two entities together with the word 'two,' it's a sign that they are equal. This principle provides fascinating insights into the discussion of the two birds used in the purification of a metzora.

On that fateful Yom Kippur, the brilliant Rabbi Yisrael Salanter stood on the synagogue's platform in Kovno and called upon the worshippers to join him in a life-preserving act.

Yaakov (Anton) Konukhov escaped the war in Russia, traveled for days to reach Israel, and upon arrival decided to undergo a Brit Milah. How does a Brit look at 31, and what revelation did he encounter on the way to the ceremony?

The last Yom Kippur of Rabbi Shimon Nathan Neta Biderman, known as the Lelov Rebbe, was marked by poignant preparations and a peaceful departure. His actions during this time revealed a deep awareness of his impending passing.

As Yom Kippur approaches, many wonder: How should one properly prepare for the fast? What should be eaten or done to avoid dizziness and headaches? And how to do it correctly to avoid harming the body?

Neighbors who argued over a parking spot didn't speak for a few months until Yom Kippur, when one gathered the courage to apologize. The other immediately accepted and also asked for forgiveness if anything was taken out of context. A few years later, a surprising match proposal arrived.

Emanuel Mamita from the Philippines came to Israel for work, but he soon discovered Judaism and became interested. After years of being exposed to the Jewish world, he decided to convert. "I believe the Torah was given to me too, we all have one God."

On the last Yom Kippur, radio host Didi Harari couldn't fast after having a heart attack. In his show, he moved listeners by sharing the profound experience and the insights he gained.

Rabbi Moshe Gabra leads Rabbi Bakri's kollel in Jerusalem but takes on the role of a captivating cantor during the Days of Awe. Ahead of Yom Kippur, he shares about his first cantorial experience, what he learned from his mentor Rabbi Nissim Yagen, and offers advice for those who find it hard to concentrate during prayer.

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A young man who fell into the hands of missionaries led Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman to infiltrate a monastery in disguise. "At least leave here for Yom Kippur," the rabbi asked him.

"I was millimeters from death. But thank Hashem, and I say this because I have a daughter who returned to faith - I am outside of the chaos," said musician Nansi Brandes this week, after being released from a week-long stay in intensive care. "The immense love I received, the interest and prayers for my well-being - gave me the strength to continue."

Eight uplifting quotes about the significance and greatness of the Ten Days of Repentance and the importance of return.

The ritual of kaparot begins with traditional circular motions and ends with a nutritious meal, but the path is filled with countless obstacles that can prevent its complete fulfillment. Knowledge is power. Here's how to perform authentic kaparot with excellence.