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 ...

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 ...

Yom Kippur is typically celebrated with a day of reflection, prayer and fasting. Followers of the Jewish faith attend religious services and do not eat from sundown to sundown. Young children and ...

There are two meals associated with Yom Kippur, the pre-fast meal and the break-fast meal. The pre-fast meal is known as seudah ha-mafaseket (literally, “meal of separation” or “concluding ...

One of the most common Yom Kippur traditions is to fast for 25 hours, not eating or drinking from the night Yom Kippur begins into the night it ends. Kranjec explained that “many Jewish rituals ...

(RNS) — Hurricane Helene inundated Asheville and wiped out homes, businesses and roads. Rabbis canceled the evening Yom Kippur prayers but will hold modified services during the day. (RNS ...