For many American Jews, there is little question as to what you eat at the end of a fast day, like Yom Kippur: Bagels with cream cheese and lox, and a tall glass of orange juice. Three out of four ...

Every year, millions of Jews mark Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day, fasting for 25 hours while reflecting on the past year and seeking God's forgiveness. Participants break the fast by indulging ...

For many people, fasting is an important part of their physical and spiritual health. Today, millions of Jewish people are observing Yom Kippur, which is the religion’s holiest day. Yom Kippur ...

Last year, I was invited to my first breaking of the fast for Yom Kippur and was asked to bring a dessert. Because I had never taken part in any Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur meals, I asked my host ...

Whether you want to try something new or keep it classic, these 12 eateries across the city are offering Yom Kippur break fast meals this year (New York Jewish Week) — Thousands of pounds of ...

The High Holy Days are a time for repentance and reflection, and the daylong fast of Yom Kippur is a time for Jews to reflect on sins or wrongdoings from the previous year, ask forgiveness and ...

If you’re not Jewish, and you want to send your well wishes to people who do celebrate Yom Kippur, the typical greeting is, “Have an easy fast.” Or you can say, “Have a good fast.” ...

What time does Yom Kippur end? Yom Kippur will end at nightfall on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to Chabad.org. Why do you fast on Yom Kippur? Jewish adults will fast during Yom Kippur, although ...

The name Yom Kippur translates from Hebrew to English as the Day of Atonement. Jewish people may spend the day fasting, attending synagogue or observing the holiday in other ways. It follows Rosh ...

24 to when the stars are visible in the sky on Sept. 25. A solemn day marked by fasting and introspection, Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, said Rabbi Eric ...