Yom Kippur 2026: Fast times for Israel and major cities around the world
During the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, the fast is observed for 25 hours, beginning at sunset and ending at nightfall, with exact times varying by city
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is observed with a 25-hour fast that begins at sunset and ends at nightfall, with exact times varying by city. In Israel, a survey by the Israel Democracy Institute found that 74% of Israeli Jews fast on Yom Kippur, with 63% fasting fully and 11% fasting partially. The survey also found that fasting rates vary across different groups, with 90% of non-religious traditional Jews and 97-98% of Haredi, religious, and religious-traditional Jews fasting on Yom Kippur.
According to the Jerusalem Post's survey, among secular Jews, less than half fast on Yom Kippur, with 28% fasting fully and 19% partially. The survey also found that more Mizrahi Jews fast on Yom Kippur than Ashkenazi Jews, with 81% of Mizrahi Jews fasting fully compared to 50.5% of Ashkenazi Jews. Additionally, the survey found little variance between the genders of those who fast, with 65% of men fasting fully compared to 61% of women.
The survey also found that age is not a significant factor in determining who fasts partially or not at all, suggesting that health or principle may be more significant factors. The Israel Democracy Institute's survey provides insight into the fasting habits of Israeli Jews on Yom Kippur.
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