Conflicts over Israel divide some American Jews for Yom Kippur

NPR | By Deena Prichep

Published September 21, 2026 at 2:40 AM MDT

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For many Jews, Yom Kippur is one of the holiest days of the year. But as internal conflicts over Israel divide some American Jews, some are staying away from synagogues and family gatherings.

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