Jewish fast days

What happens spiritually when we fast? The Pele Yoetz reveals seven powerful benefits of fasting and the one behavior that can undermine them.

Today is the Fast of Gedalia. Learn the tragic story behind the fast, who is obligated to fast, and the deeper meaning of the apple and honey eaten on Rosh Hashanah.

Learn how to prepare physically and spiritually for Tisha B'Av with practical fasting tips, hydration advice, meaningful insights, and healthy ways to break the fast

Many people are surprised to learn that certain Tisha B'Av restrictions continue after the fast ends. Here are five important post-fast halachot every Jew should know.

From hydration and nutrition to prayer and reflection, these practical tips can help make Tisha B'Av easier, more meaningful, and more spiritually uplifting.

Is the purpose of Tisha B'Av simply to suffer through the fast? Rabbi Moshe Tzadka explains why the true goal of the day is something far deeper.

Preparing for Tisha B'Av? This practical guide covers the key laws and customs of the day, including prayer, mourning practices, and what is permitted after the fast.

The Jewish fast days are designed to strengthen confidence in our mission, deepen our connection to God, and inspire a life of purpose

Why Jews fast on the 17th of Tammuz, what happened on this date, who is exempt from fasting, and how this day begins the Three Weeks of mourning

The shattered Tablets, the breached walls, and the burning of the Torah are not just historical events. They carry a powerful message for every generation.

Why do we fast on the Seventeenth of Tammuz? Can you work, travel, shop, or take exams during the Three Weeks? Here are answers to some common questions.