Jerusalem – The holiest day of the Jewish calendar has brought most of Israel to a halt for Judaism’s day of atonement.
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Yom Kippur began Friday evening capping a 10-day period of soul-searching for observant worshippers that began with the Jewish New Year festival.
It is observed with a 25-hour fast and long prayers asking God for forgiveness.
The holiday is unique in Israel as virtually the entire country shuts down. Businesses and airports close; radio and TV stations go silent.
Roads are eerily quiet devoid of traffic. Some secular, mostly young, Israelis take advantage of near-empty roads and highways with bicycle and skateboard rides.
Israel’s military shut West Bank crossings citing security assessments. A Palestinian had killed three Israelis and wounded another at a settlement on Tuesday.
It should be like that ever shabbos!
Wishing every one a Good Healthy Blessed Year!
is it forbidden under government law to drive on Yom Kippur or is it just the custom of the people in Tel Aviv not to drive cars on Yom Kippur?
Does any one know the secular law? Please NO opinions please…