Mr. Mamdani, the 33-year-old state assemblyman and proud democratic socialist, is the heavy favorite to win the general ...

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Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. What is the holiday about and how is it observed? Here’s a look at the celebration and the traditions.

Yom Kippur happens 10 days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is when Jews reflect on sins or wrongdoings from the previous year.