Fasting
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Fasting Across World Religions: Traditions of Abstinence and Spirituality
An overview of fasting traditions across major world religions, exploring how Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism incorporate spiritual abstinence into their practices.
Yom Kippur Guidelines: Halachic Rulings on Fasting, Illness, and Prayer
Comprehensive halachic and spiritual guidelines for Yom Kippur, detailing the laws of fasting, medical exemptions, education of minors, and the significance of the Ne'ilah prayer.
How to Safely Break a Fast and Return to a Normal Eating Routine
A medical and practical guide on how to safely break a fast and return to a normal routine gradually, avoiding digestive discomfort, heartburn, and fatigue.
Nutritional Tips for a Smoother Yom Kippur Fast
Medical experts share essential nutritional tips for preparing for the Yom Kippur fast, including hydration strategies, caffeine reduction, and balanced pre-fast meals.
Yom Kippur Recipes: Light Meals Before and After the Fast
Discover three light and comforting recipes for Yom Kippur, featuring seasoned Japanese-style rice, a warm spiced chai latte, and an easy orange cake.
Yom Kippur 5787: Fast Times, Laws, and Traditions Across Israel
Yom Kippur 5787 begins on Sunday evening, September 20, 2026. This guide details fasting times across Israeli cities, traditions, candle-lighting rules, and laws.
Yom Kippur 2026: Fasting times, customs, and laws
The fast of Yom Kippur 5787 will begin on Sunday, 9 Tishrei, 20.09.2026, and will last until the end of the fast on Monday evening, 10 Tishrei, 21.09.2026.