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Everything you need to know about observing Yom Kippur

From fasting rules to prayer services, here’s everything you should know about observing the Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.

What to say (and not say) to Jewish friends on Yom Kippur

“Happy Yom Kippur” isn’t quite right. Here’s what to say instead — and why words matter on the holiest day of the Jewish year.

Yom Kippur observance & rituals: A beginner’s Q&A to the Jewish Day of Atonement

If you’ve ever wondered about fasting, services, or repentance, here’s a full guide to observing Yom Kippur.

Yizkor on Yom Kippur: Remembering amid new grief

On Yom Kippur, the Yizkor service becomes a space to honor those lost — past and recent — and to weave memory into our collective mourning.

Teshuvah explained: How do Jews forgive and repent on Yom Kippur

Teshuvah isn’t just “sorry.” Dive into the Jewish teachings on confession, repair, and spiritual renewal.

The ultimate guide to hosting a Yom Kippur break fast

If you’re up for the challenge this year, Unpacked has you covered with the ultimate guide to hosting your Yom Kippur first break fast.

Beyond bagels: Yom Kippur break fast foods from Jewish communities around the world

Yom Kippur ends with foods as varied as the Jewish diaspora itself. Here’s what’s served around the world.

The Art of Forgiveness with Professor Moshe Halbertal

Yom Kippur guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish Day of Atonement

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, in 2025 and how to celebrate it.

What is a Rosh Hashanah seder? A guide to Sephardic simanim & traditions

Sephardic Jews have been keeping the Rosh Hashanah seder alive for centuries. Find out how to bring its symbolism to your celebration.

Giving meaning on Rosh Hashanah: prayer, reflection, renewal

Rosh Hashanah isn’t just the Jewish New Year — it’s a time for reflection, and renewal. Here’s how to find meaning in the holiday’s rituals.

Jews in the pews: Finding hope during the High Holidays

During the High Holidays, Zibby Owens reflects on personal loss and collective grief, urging Jews to find hope through unity, action, and community in a fractured world.

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