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
Tisha Be'av: What's changed over time for Jews and Israel?
This Tisha Be’Av, we mourn, not because of our situation today but because we tie ourselves to the past and see ourselves as a link to it; but we also see ourselves as a link to the future.
How Nathan Fielder’s show ‘The Rehearsal’ made me appreciate Tisha Be’av
With all the real tsuris in the world, why would we intentionally afflict ourselves over a calamity that happened 2,000 years ago?
Tisha Be'av 2022: What you need to know about the Jewish fast day
On Tisha Be'av, Jews commemorate the two destructions of the Temple. Here is everything you need to know.
Intermittent fasting may reduce COVID-19 symptoms, new study says
Of the patients studied, those who practiced regular fasting, once only common in ancient religion but now a health trend, had a lower rate of hospitalization or death due to the virus.
Jewish groups call for pre-Purim fast for Ukraine, Zelensky
The day before Purim is known as Ta’anit Esther, or the Fast of Esther, when many observant Jews fast from sunrise to sunset.
10th of Tevet: What you need to know about Jewish winter fast day
Here is a rundown for what you need to know about its history, its rules and when it starts and ends.
Rabbis exploited Holocaust to promote Tenth of Tevet - opinion
The connection of the Holocaust to the destruction of Jerusalem exploits the murder of the six million to promote a fast day in the Jewish world.
The 10th of Tevet is a wakeup call - opinion
In general, a fast in Judaism is not intended as a day of mourning, but, rather, as a day of teshuva (repentance).
Yom Kippur: What you need to know about the holiest day in Judaism
A rundown of the fast day's history and meaning, rules and traditions, and times for when it begins and ends.
Yom Kippur and dogs: 4 tips to take care of your pooch during the fast
You might be fasting, but your dog shouldn't be. Here's a list of tips from the Tzemach-Israft pet food company to make sure your dog is prepared for the Day of Atonement.
