eating after fasting

A Palestinian woman prays on the first Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at the Temple Mo

Israeli researchers find dangers in fasting during Ramadan

The risk of kidney stones and stroke increases significantly among those who fast during Ramadan.

A family prepares for Yom Kippur.

On this side and that: A story of one man's Yom Kippur

From the nearest synagogue, at the end of the street, they heard the hazan’s voice calling on the congregation to permit itself to pray with sinners.

By HAIM WATZMAN
24/09/2017
Israeli vegan food

Rabbis and doctors recently considered the weighty issue of fasting

Whether an elderly person should eat or drink on Yom Kippur depends on whether he is healthy or fragile.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar celebrates Ramadan, breaks fast with Israeli consul

"Those who pit us against each other do so, not out of spiritual beliefs, but rather for their own political and financial enrichment," said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Hamentashen

Purim – from fast to feast

So, on Purim, a day for fun, let’s make merry, be happy. L’Chaim!

Tomato chickpea soup

Fresh ways to break the Yom Kippur fast

By FAYE LEVY , YAKIR LEVY
17/09/2015
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