How can we help students connect to the holiest day of the Jewish year? While some students may not be ready to fast this Yom Kippur, ISRAEL21c has collected photos to help all students observe a different side of the holiday in Israel.
Yom Kippur in Israel has been said to be different than everywhere else in the world. Businesses, schools, and much of the country closes down on the Day of Atonement.
Yom Kippur in Israel (Eldad Carin/Shutterstock.com)
While most of the country attend services, it has become a popular time for some to take advantage of the open roads for biking and roller-blading.
Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur (Shutterstock.com)
Yom Kippur also serves as a time where many remember loved ones lost in the Yom Kippur War of 1973. On the morning before Yom Kippur, many Israeli's visit the graves of those who gave their lives to war.
Israeli grade (Michal Fatta/Flash90)
You can give your students a complete virtual tour of Yom Kippur in Israel here.
This is part two of a three part series to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.
For more resources from ISRAEL21c, visit their website at www.israel21c.org
