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Israeli Survey Reveals Strong Observance of Yom Kippur Fast Across Society

A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute shows 74% of Jewish Israelis observe the Yom Kippur fast, with high adherence even among secular populations. The study also noted increased synagogue attendance on the holiday.

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  1. 0174% of Jewish Israelis observe the Yom Kippur fast.
  2. 02Observance is highest in religious and ultra-Orthodox communities.
  3. 03Nearly half of secular Israelis observe the fast to some degree.
  4. 0418% of non-regular synagogue-goers attend services on Yom Kippur.
  5. 05The survey polled 1002 adult Jewish respondents.
Translated and summarized by baba from Cursorinfo, the latest report. Read Cursorinfo’s original

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