Jews recognize Yom Kippur as the Day of Repentance. This year, it will be observed for more than 24 hours, beginning at sunset on Sept. 24 to when the stars are visible in the sky on Sept. 25. A ...

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

Yom Kippur began Oct. 1 at sunset. Here's what to know about the meaning of the Jewish holiday, customs and greetings ...

The High Holiday of Yom Kippur, or the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Here's when it is in ...

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Sept. 15 and ends at sundown on Sept. 17. A time of renewal and atonement, Rosh Hashanah ushers in Judaism’s High Holy Days, which culminate on ...

Just before sunset Wednesday evening, Jews across the world will begin observing Yom Kippur with fasting, prayer and contemplation. What to know.

Yom Kippur is the most solemn of Jewish holidays, during which Jews seek to atone for their sins and achieve reconciliation with God, according to Britannica. It concludes the Ten Days of Repentance ...

So, just what is repentance? I imagine that there is a common idea among most of us but I think it will be easier for me to tell you what repentance is not than to tell you what repentance is. Some ...

Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, is on March 5 this year. You may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on their forehead or abstaining from eating meat. Ash Wednesday is ...

Yom Kippur is the most sacred holiday for Jewish people. What do you say to friends and loved ones on Oct. 1? Here's traditions, greetings and wishes.