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.
Could Ozempic make the Yom Kippur fast easier? Here’s what researchers found
'Go, eat with joy': The surprising truth about Yom Kippur
Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US
The loneliness of the long-distance Yom Kippur faster - opinion
I am curious what I might learn if I were to push myself past my comfort zone. Certainly, Yom Kippur does that.
Yom Kippur: Tips and tricks for an easy and safe fast
How do you prepare the body hours before a fast? What should you break the fast with? What foods make you more thirsty?
Yom Kippur: Break the fast at home with bagels, cream cheese, lox
If you’re feeling ambitious, you can elevate that traditional bagel-based meal by making it from scratch with one of these recipes by Jewish influencer chef Eitan Bernath.
Yom Kippur: What is the Day of Atonement, the holiest Jewish holiday? - explainer
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism and is a 25-hour long day of fasting and praying.
Pascale’s Kitchen: Post-fast treats
This year, I’m bringing you four recipes for cookies, cake and jam that you can eat immediately after the Yom Kippur fast ends.
MDA prepares for Yom Kippur, adds new emergency calls plan
Every year, thousands of people require the services of MDA during Yom Kippur because of the heat, fasting, dehydration, injuries on bikes and more.
Who should and who shouldn't fast on Yom Kippur?
Healthcare provider Meuhedet has published its medical instructions regarding people with medical conditions fasting on Yom Kippur.
My Word: Food for thought on Yom Kippur
I find it hard to swallow my disgust at the Yom Kippur lunch. The right to keep Yom Kippur is too precious to be distorted in this way.
Fast of Gedaliah: The first fast day of the Jewish New Year - explainer
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed annually the day after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year kicking off the Hebrew calendar. Here's everything you need to know about it.
A Jewish organization in DC is planning an 'intentional Yom Kippur lunch,” creating a Twitter storm
A Young Jewish Professional organization in the US has planned a luncheon to create an "alternative" plan for Yom Kippur. Naturally, Jewish Twitter fired back.
