An extended fast
Total devotion: An extended Yom Kippur fast in Auschwitz.
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News and updates about Fasting
Laws of Yom Kippur
Questions about fasting and medication, illness, headaches, pregnancy on the most solemn day of the Jewish year.
Tisha B'Av - the fast that will become a feast
Can we posit the Problem of Good against the Problem of Evil, see the goodness in our universe, and accentuate the positive?
Preparing for the 'Shabbat of Vision'
Words of wisdom before the Fast of the 9th of Av.
Emor: Eating before Yom Kippur
Why is there a mitzvah to eat on the day before Yom Kippur? How does this eating count as a day of fasting?
The Tenth of Tevet: Why do we fast?
The final sentence could have been delayed, or even averted altogether, if only the nation had repented.
MDA treats 2,741 people over Yom Kippur
1,920 people hospitalized, 268 fainted, were dehydrated or felt unwell directly because of the fast.
Halakhot for when the 9th of Av falls on Shabbat - 5782
We do not fast on Shabbat (except for Yom Kippur).This year the 9th of Av is on Shabbat, so we fast Sat. night and Sunday. A primer.
Tisha B'av times and laws
The fast of the Ninth of Av occurs this year immediately following Shabbat. Here are the times and laws you will need for the fast.
Fasting without fasting
Are there elements of fasting on Shabbat the 9th of Av even though it is forbidden to fast on Shabbat?
What's fasting got to do with it?
A day of fasting such as today's Fast of Tammuz is not one of dieting, but of introspection, contrition and remorse for our situation today.
The Fast of Esther - memory and repentance; on women's Megillah readings
The Fast of Esther falls on Wednesday March 16 this year.As we still have enemies who wish to destroy us, we still need to fast and repent.
Insights on Tisha B'Av, and the laws of the Fast when it falls out on Saturday night
When Tisha B'Av is on Motzei Shabbat, Seuda Shlishit is eaten as usual, but one must be careful to stop before sunset. Tikkun on the fast.
9th of Av survival kit
The writer's ideas for getting into physical shape for fasting, starting today. Hopefully, our spiritual shape will make the fast obsolete.
Laws for the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet that falls on Friday (tomorrow)
The Tenth of Tevet that falls on a Friday means managing Shabbat preparations, services and fasting until Friday night Kiddush.
Chief Rabbi: 'Asymptomatic coronavirus carrier must fast'
Verified coronavirus carrier suffering symptoms or excessive weakness exempt from fasting. Verified carrier who is asymptomatic must fast.
Preparing for fasting: What's right to eat before Yom Kippur?
EASY FASTING: Before & after meals for fasting.
A healthy fast
Tips from a doctor for an easy, healthy Yom Kippur fast.
Today: Fast of Esther
The Fast commemorates the one held by our forefathers in the times of Mordechai and Esther.
Three days of fasting for Israel’s unity
In the spirit of Esther and Mordehai, a group of activists are promoting a fast initiative for soul-searching and unity.
'Triple Whammy' May Mean a Tough Yom Kippur
The weather, the calendar, and the clock are conspiring to make this year's fast one of the most challenging in years for Israelis
Yom Kippur: Tips for Easier Fasting
As Jewish people around the world prepare for Yom Kippur, Arutz Sheva brings you some tips on how to prepare for the 25-hour fast.
Israel Gets Ready for Yom Kippur
Soldiers, police, paramedics, rabbis and ordinary Israelis are each doing their part to prepare for the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Fast of Esther on Thursday
Jews observe Fast of Esther on Thursday from dawn to dusk, to commemorate the fast observed by the Jewish people in the story of Purim.
Fast Day Thursday: We Need Rain
Winter is again late in coming to Israel. The Chief Rabbinate has set Thursday as a day of fasting, prayer and repentance, asking G-d for rain.
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