fasting

Yom Kippur is approaching, and it's common to think that piling on food at the pre-fast meal will make fasting easier. However, that's not quite right. A dietitian shares foods to enjoy and those to avoid.

Is it permissible for a child with ADHD to take Ritalin during a fast? How should one handle cravings for sweets? Explore these intriguing halachic questions surrounding fasts and ADHD.

While we fast on Yom Kippur for spiritual cleansing, many people have turned to fasting for health benefits. What is medical fasting, and what are its advantages?

Practical guide to the Fast of Gedaliah: Essential rulings for observance

In the past, people naturally fasted for long hours overnight, eating during daylight and sleeping early before electricity.

Discover the best foods to consume before the Yom Kippur fast to avoid overburdening your digestive system while ensuring you don't feel distressingly hungry during the fast.

Essential guidelines for preparing for this sacred day of atonement

Essential laws about fasting and restrictions on Yom Kippur from the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential fast day regulations from the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential guidelines for eating and drinking on Yom Kippur for those medically required to do so

A comprehensive guide to the laws applicable on the day before Tisha B'Av

Practical laws for fasting during the Nine Days - what is permitted to eat before Tisha B'Av

Essential laws for observing the period of mourning before Tisha B'Av

Important guidelines for the Three Weeks period: restaurant operations and fasting obligations for celebration participants

Essential laws for the Three Weeks period - guidance from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's rulings

Understanding the laws observed during the Three Weeks: practical guidance for fasting days and prayer customs

A new British study provides an answer to the eternal question: should you eat breakfast before going for a run, or is it better to run first?

Ahead of Yom Kippur, here is a list of centers staffed by rabbis and doctors, ready to listen to your questions and provide detailed and responsible answers based on your individual circumstances.