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'A vile and unwise people' or rather 'A wise and understanding people'?

A single Hebrew word in Moses’ final song reveals a deeper warning about abusing the systems meant to guide us — and why Ha’azinu’s message of responsibility, wisdom and moral purpose resonates as Yom Kippur approaches

Michael Eisenberg | 09.18.26

IDF steps up West Bank security ahead of Yom Kippur

Tensions rise in the West Bank as IDF prepares for thousands of visitors after Yom Kippur and during Sukkot; hundreds questioned, dozens arrested; Nahal troops seen in Huwara with advanced Eitan APCs

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.17.26

Israel braces for Friday rain, strong winds and steep temperature drop

One more hot, mostly clear day is expected Thursday before rain, stronger winds and a steep temperature drop arrive Friday, with up to 15 mm forecast in parts of northern Israel

ynet | 09.17.26

נערים וילדים רוכבים על קורקינטים בצורה לא בטיחותית ונפצעים

Yom Kippur danger: Empty roads are not safe

Yom Kippur’s empty roads can be deceptive: crashes still occur, especially before and after the fast as traffic patterns shift rapidly, with many victims children and teens

Sivan Hilaie | 09.17.26

Former chief rabbi urges Jews to use money, not chickens, for Yom Kippur kapparot ritual

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says the traditional ritual should be performed with 35 shekels when proper poultry care and supervised slaughter cannot be guaranteed, warning that mistreating birds could violate Jewish law

Shilo Freid | 09.15.26

61% of Israeli Jews plan to fast on Yom Kippur, while 96% of drivers will stay off roads

A Tzohar survey finds that even many secular Jews continue to treat Yom Kippur as a distinct day of rest and restraint, with 92% of secular drivers planning not to drive and only 14% planning to attend synagogue

ynet | 09.15.26

The year ahead: Israel cannot move forward without confronting the past

Opinion: Deadlocked polls may suggest Israel remains evenly divided, but after Oct. 7, years of war and mounting questions over responsibility, this election year should be about more than battlefield victories: it should be about strategy, accountability and what comes next

Shimon Shiffer | 09.14.26

Israel faces unseasonable heat before sharp cool-down and possible rain | Weather forecast

Temperatures will climb 3-4°C above average inland before falling Thursday, with local rain possible in northern Israel Friday

Ilana Curiel | 09.14.26

Israel turns unseasonably warm ahead of Yom Kippur | Weather forecast

Temperatures will rise slightly Sunday and again Monday, with above-average heat in the mountains and inland areas expected to persist through Wednesday

ynet | 09.13.26

Aviezer Yaari, IDF general rebuked over Yom Kippur War warning, dies at 96

The Palmach veteran served 39 years in the IDF and warned days before the 1973 war that Egypt and Syria were preparing to attack, only to be reprimanded for contradicting Military Intelligence’s assessment

Lihi Gordon, Israel Moshkovitz | 07.27.26

Rabbi Daniel Walker and King Charles III view floral tributes during a visit to Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on October 20, 2025 in Manchester, England

King Charles visits Manchester synagogue attacked by Islamic State supporter

Two Jewish worshippers were killed during Yom Kippur services by naturalized British citizen of Syrian origin; during his visit to the synagogue Charles met some of those who had been inside when the attack took place

Reuters | 10.20.25

ראש ממשלת בריטניה קיר סטרמר בזירת הפיגוע במנצ'סטר

Starmer visits Manchester synagogue; Yom Kippur victim died from police gunfire

Manchester police confirm one victim of Manchester synagogue attack was accidentally shot by officers

News Agencies | 10.03.25

ג'יהאד א-שאמי, המחבל שביצע את הפיגוע במנצ'סטר

Manchester victims Adrian and Melvin killed by Jihad al-Shamie; attacker lived near synagogue and worked as tutor

UK releases new details on Jihad al-Shamie, 35, the Syrian-born man who killed two Jews in Manchester on Yom Kippur; neighbors describe him as isolated, childhood videos show him playing near the attack site

Ynet | 10.03.25

Stunning challah bread with easy braiding

Challah is not just bread, it's an entire world through which we bless, and through which we wish for a good year full of beauty

Batia Sorek | 10.03.25

גבריאלה ויונתן שלו המספרים את סיפורו של שאול שלו ז"ל

Grandson of Yom Kippur War commander carries on his legacy: 'Thanks to heroes we have a country'

Lt. Col. Shaul Shalev fell in the Yom Kippur War; his grandson Yonatan, a reservist, now leads the fight for equal draft laws, honoring his grandfather’s legacy

Gal Ganot | 10.03.25

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