The author reflects on their experience with fasting in Judaism, initially finding deep spiritual meaning in it but later grappling with its association with diet culture and body image issues.

The author reflects on their journey with fasting in Judaism, initially finding it spiritually meaningful but later struggling with the influence of diet culture, leading to disordered eating habits.

Esther Sperber reflects on the recent tragic death of an Israeli-American soldier, Itay Chen, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, drawing parallels to the devastating World War I as discussed by Sigmund Freud.

Experts Laura Southern, Esther Donoff, Ian Marber, and Dr. Michelle Braude offer practical tips for improving health without extreme measures, such as incorporating superfood cholent for gut health, switching to turkey for better nutrition, fasting intermittently to stabilize sugar levels, gradually reducing sugar and processed foods, focusing on whole foods, cooking from scratch, adding variety to meals with new ingredients, and staying hydrated with water.

The author reflects on their experiences of Yom Kippur as they grew up.

The article discusses the author's experience of not fasting on Yom Kippur and instead enjoying a delicious recipe for fresh figs with honey-pistachio cream.

The author shares their personal experience of fasting on Yom Kippur without engaging in other religious practices like prayer or going to synagogue.

Rabbi Yidel Glatt, a strict follower of the Torah, died of starvation due to his extreme adherence to the laws of the Torah.

The 17th of Tammuz is a day in the Jewish calendar that commemorates various historical tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people.

The text discusses the upcoming Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, known as the Days of Awe, with Yom Kippur being a day of fasting for 25 hours and strict observance.

This article discusses the differences between observing Tisha B'Av in the Northern Hemisphere, where it falls during the summer, and in the Southern Hemisphere, where it falls during the winter.

Yonit and Jonathan discuss tips for fasting before Yom Kippur and recommend books in a podcast episode.

Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, centered around the themes of repentance and atonement.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a significant Jewish holiday that involves fasting from sundown to sundown, accompanied by prayer and reflection.

The author shares her struggle with an eating disorder that started during Yom Kippur in college, leading to self-hatred and unhealthy habits.

On Yom Kippur, a day of fasting and prayer, many struggle with food cravings despite the solemnity of the occasion.

After experiencing the sudden death of her close friend Ben, the author grapples with grief and anger, questioning her faith and traditions as Yom Kippur approaches.

The essay delves into the message of Isaiah 58 in relation to Yom Kippur and fasting, challenging the traditional understanding of fasting solely as refraining from food and drink.

As Yom Kippur approaches, traditions for getting right with God include tossing bread into water to symbolize sin washing away, abstaining from physical pleasures, swinging a chicken in a ritual of atonement, wearing white to signify purity, making amends with others, and kneeling before the Ark during prayers.

The author shares her struggle with caffeine withdrawal while fasting on Jewish holidays such as Yom Kippur, recounting past experiences of debilitating headaches due to giving up coffee.

The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait until the traditional time.

Wearing leather items like belts and yarmulkes is permitted on Yom Kippur and Tishah B'Av; only leather shoes are prohibited.

In this humorous dialogue, two individuals, likely a rabbi and a congregant, discuss the challenges of crafting a meaningful Yom Kippur sermon that stands out.

Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, marks a time of mourning for Jewish tragedies such as the destruction of the First and Second Temples.