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Religion News Service Highlights Yom Kippur and Bishop's Ordination
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In Short: Religion News Service featured photos of Yom Kippur rituals and a bishop's ordination in its latest gallery.
Religion News Service presented a gallery of photos capturing religious events around the world, including Yom Kippur preparations and a bishop's ordination.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Beit Shemesh, Israel, received cakes from their Rebbe ahead of Yom Kippur, which began at sunset on September 20, 2026.
In Jerusalem, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man performed the Kaparot ritual, swinging a chicken over his children's heads as part of the pre-Yom Kippur tradition.
Brad Lander spoke at a Yom Kippur service in Grand Army Plaza, emphasizing the significance of the holiday.
Shoemaker was ordained and consecrated as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island on September 23, 2026, during a ceremony where he lay prostrate.
Background
Bambera, who chairs the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, urged Catholics to reject antisemitism and embrace the 'deep spiritual bonds' between Jews and Catholics.
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, Pennsylvania, urges Catholics to reject antisemitism and embrace the 'deep spiritual bonds' between the two faiths during Yom Kippur.
What's still developing
- This week’s photo selection includes Yom Kippur, a bishop's ordination and more.