The terms “Azazel” and Yom Hakippurim are discussed in the biblical portion of Aharei Mot (16:1-18:30), but neither is part of Judaism today. There are radically different interpretations of ...

Yom Kippur comes on the last of the 10 days of repentance that began with Rosh Hashanah. It is a holiday where Jewish people reflect on their sins and ask for forgiveness from God and those they ...

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. The purpose of Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is to practice forgiving others and repentance for ...

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is when Jews reflect on sins or wrongdoings from the previous year. Many Jews will attend services at synagogues or other congregations, reciting special ...

This year, Yom Kippur starts at sunset on Friday, Oct. 11, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Yom Kippur is a day to shape one’s destiny for the next year. The day is historically significant as it commemorates Moses climbing down Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments or the Decalogue. This ...

Yom Kippur is part of the Jewish high holy days, but you shouldn't tell someone "Happy Yom Kippur." Here's what you need to know about the somber commemoration.