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Memorial Planned for Jewish Mother Killed by Car on Yom Kippur
A memorial service for the Jewish woman who died crossing a busy Florida street on Yom Kippur will be held on October 6 in Jacksonville — as officials ponder ways to improve safety at for observant Jews at the perilous intersection.
Popular Orthodox Teen Orphaned by Yom Kippur Crash
Orly Ohayon, a popular Florida 16-year-old is now an orphan after the tragic Yom Kippur accident that killed her mother and left her with serious physical injuries.
Deadly Yom Kippur Crash Spurs Safety Push for Observant Jewish Pedestrians
Esther Ohayon had only seconds to cross a busy Florida road on Yom Kippur since she wouldn’t push the ‘walk’ button. Could safety measures have prevented the crash that claimed her life?
Driver in Yom Kippur Accident That Killed Jewish Mother Had Previous Killer Crash
The Florida driver who killed a Jewish woman on Yom Kippur also caused a 2009 crash that killed a 6-year-old girl. Her rabbi wants answers — and changes at the dangerous intersection.