Fasting
Most Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, while over half take part in prayer services, survey finds
Only a small number of those reported to be fasting partially or not at all are older people, according to the survey data, suggesting that the reasons are more linked to health or principle.
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'Go, eat with joy': The surprising truth about Yom Kippur
Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US
Fast of Liri, Karin, Romi: Activists observe Fast of Esther in honor of hostages
While the organizers are fasting with an emphasis on the female hostages, they said that the fast is universal and invited participants to choose to focus on any hostage.
10th of Tevet: Historical and current perspective - opinion
On this year's 10th of Tevet fast, it is time to teach about Israel’s character as a Jewish democratic society and to reinforce the values of our Declaration of Independence.
The day after Yom Kippur, so where do we go from here? - opinion
In Jewish tradition, teshuva is often associated with repentance – a return to one’s moral and ethical roots.
Hundreds injured, fainted or fell ill during Yom Kippur in Israel - MDA
Overall, paramedics were dispatched to provide medical treatment to over 3,025 people throughout the country.
Yom Kippur's strangest trend: Meet the caffeine suppository
The 25-hour Yom Kippur fast can be even more diffcult for those addicted to caffeine. Here is how some orthodox Jews found a "backdoor solution."
What time does Yom Kippur start?
See Yom Kippur times for your area.
Spiritual fasting: Can a diet impact spirituality?
Yom Kippur brings the holiday of fasting, but according to fasting guru Gabriel Cousens, doing so may help you on a spiritual level.
Yom Kippur lessons for caring for those with dementia
It is proper to organize an appropriate experience and accompany them, making sure not to leave them confused or lonely on Yom Kippur.
Opponents of Israel’s judicial reform see parallels in Tisha Be’av
According to Jewish tradition, a string of calamities have befallen the Jews on the Ninth of Av. The destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE and the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
Secular Israelis fast on Tisha Be'av in protest of judicial reform
By adapting her personal act of fasting to Tisha Be'Av, one Israeli ignited a nationwide protest against the debated reform, in an act of unity.
