Yom Kippur begins at sundown Wednesday, with observant Jews fasting and seeking forgiveness for their sins, with law enforcement being on their customary heightened alert against possible threats to ...

Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day in Judaism. In 2025, the holiday begins on Oct. 1. The holiday is observed with a 25-hour fast and special prayer services to ...

Los Angeles leaders and law enforcement agencies on Thursday said that patrols and security would be increased around local synagogues after an attack in Manchester, England as the Yom Kippur holiday ...