Israeli study: Insulin pump changes can help young diabetics safely fast
A first-of-its-kind study has found that more than 70% of young participants completed a 25-hour fast without significant…
The Israeli surgeon who flew to Georgia on Yom Kippur for emergency operation
A decade has passed since that Yom Kippur, 2016. I can’t get it out of my mind. It…
Police arrest three minors after Reform synagogue vandalized in Jerusalem
Police said all three suspects are Jerusalem residents and that the investigation is ongoing. Investigators were expected to…
Neveh Tzuf terror victim’s son says father’s warning saved his life
Terror victim Netanel Chkroun saved his son’s life by warning him of the terrorist’s presence at Neveh Tzuf,…
Israel forced to forfeit four Chess Olympiad matches scheduled for Yom Kippur
The International Chess Federation refused to reschedule the Israeli team’s Monday matches in the International Chess Olympiad in…
MDA treats 3,322 people across Israel on Yom Kippur
Magen David Adom (MDA) said in a statement on Monday that its paramedic teams treated 3,322 people across…
IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria
IDF forces operated at several locations throughout Judea and Samaria during Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) as…
How many Israeli Jews fast, participate in prayers on Yom Kippur?
Three-quarters (74%) of all Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur while over half (57%) participate in the day’s…
Some 150,000 people participate in slihot prayers at the Western Wall
Approximately 150,000 people participated in the final slihot prayer service at the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur…
Thousands of Jews gather in Jerusalem’s Western Wall for Yom Kippur prayers
The Jerusalem Post will temporarily pause news coverage on Sunday to observe the 25-hour period of Yom Kippur,…
Isaac Herzog pardons Elor Azaria, clears criminal record after long legal battle
President Isaac Herzog decided to accept Elor Azaria’s request and erase the rest of his criminal record, he…
Five things before Yom Kippur
A great day begins with small details. Make sure you’re on top of things: 1. Yom Kippur begins…