Fasting is a cultural and religious practice with a long history in humanity. Whether one is spiritually inclined or not, ...

Along with ritual immersion, John the Baptist called people to moral reform. His essential message, like the prophets of Israel before him, was one of repentance from sin in anticipation of God’s ...

Despite a semi-somber religious calendar, American Jews have much to celebrate. I’ve dealt with heavy topics the past three days: tragedy, Talmud, messiah. Let’s conclude this brief tasting session ...

Fasting appears in nearly every major religious tradition as a disciplined method for reshaping perception and conduct. Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism—all preserve structured ...