Reader who wrote offensive comments against religious scholars on certain website asks Rabbi Sherlo's advice on atonement. Answer includes three stages

Ynet-Gesher survey shows 55% view Yom Kippur as 'day of atonement and forgiveness', while for 11% it is seen as 'body cleansing opportunity', 9% view it as 'forced day of rest' and another 9% say it is 'an ideal day to ride a bicycle or watch movies'

Non-believers fasting one day a year is no better than criminals putting on kippah before entering courtroom

Ein Prat Seminary offers young Israelis a unique way to mark Jewish day of atonement