Fasting

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.

The day before Purim is known as Ta’anit Esther, or the Fast of Esther, when many observant Jews fast from sunrise to sunset.

Here is a rundown for what you need to know about its history, its rules and when it starts and ends.

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.

In general, a fast in Judaism is not intended as a day of mourning, but, rather, as a day of teshuva (repentance).

A rundown of the fast day's history and meaning, rules and traditions, and times for when it begins and ends.

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.

See Yom Kippur times for your area.

Want the perfect foods to break fast? Check out recipes for limonana; subye/papitada (melon seed drink); falooda siv (apple drink); orange cake and sesame cookies

Here is a rundown for what you need to know about its history, its rules and when it ends.