Yom Kippur Prayers Split Israelis in Tel Aviv A confrontation in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur is part of a wider battle over the character of Israel as the government tries to weaken the judiciary.

This Yom Kippur, she’ll pray inside the synagogue, he’ll secure it on the outside (RNS) — Shana Silverstein and Tom Barbieri are among a growing rank of intermarried synagogue members. The post This Yom Kippur, she’ll pray inside the synagogue, he’ll secure it on the outside appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Yom Kippur; Brazilian religious freedom march (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Jewish commemorations of Yom Kippur, Brazilians marching to defend religious freedom and more. The post Photos of the Week: Yom Kippur; Brazilian religious freedom march appeared first on Religion News Service.