Fasting

17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting

The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70
 Intermittent fasting offers more than just weight loss.

Intermittent fasting offers more than just weight loss

 Food organized in a refrigerator.

Does intermittent fasting really work? - opinion

THE STUDY highlights how the body adjusts to recurring nutritional challenges.

How the liver remembers: The science behind intermittent fasting - study


Yom Kippur: Solidarity, compassion, and forgiveness

If we make a habit of displaying undeserved grace and kindness to others, including those who have committed wrongs against us, then we are guaranteed to earn this same undeserved grace from God.

 An illustrative of a road sign saying "Forgive Yourself."

Yom Kippur: Your guide to Judaism's holiest day - explainer

As Judaism's most important holiday, Yom Kippur holds a level of significance across all Jewish denominations, as well as on the spectrum of religious observance.

 An illustrative image of a Torah scroll and a shofar for Yom Kippur.

Tisha B'Av: Embracing unity to overcome baseless hatred - opinion

The ancient sages were clear: the antidote to sinat chinam is ahavat chinam – boundless love.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG delivers a video address from Jerusalem at a rally in solidarity with Israel and against antisemitism, in Washington, DC, last November. The event was a powerful testament to what we can achieve when we come together, says the writer.

'Kinah Beeri': Tisha B’Av 2024 to reflect October 7 horrors, Jewish resilience

This year's Tisha B’Av takes on deeper meaning as new kinot, including the "Kinah of Beeri," reflect the sorrow and resilience after the October 7th tragedy.

 WORSHIPERS SIT on the ground as a sign of mourning on Tisha Be’av last year at the Western Wall

The fast of the 17th of Tammuz reminds us of the breaching of Israel's walls time and time again

These days, we are called upon to ask the hardest questions—about ourselves and our destiny—questions about our worldview as a people: what is our role, how will we unite?

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70

Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Times and customs

See fast start and end times for your area.

The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus, A.D. 70

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.

 FOUR YOUNG women hostages before and after their capture.

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.

 MOURNERS ATTEND the funeral, in Rehovot, of IDF Captain Yarin Gahali, killed in the Gaza Strip this week. Our generation has the task of extolling the heroism of those murdered in defense of our country, says the writer.

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.

 THE MASSES gather at the Western Wall to recite prayers for forgiveness before Yom Kippur, as viewed from the Aish World Center rooftop, this past Saturday night.

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.

 Hatzolah Air Medivac Helicopter simulation with Magen David Adom ambulance in Israel.

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."

 Caffeine suppositories for Yom Kippur