The IDF is nothing if not innovative. For soldiers who are on the front lines during the Yom Kippur Fast, the army suggests they suck on popsicles to keep their strength without violating to laws of the fast.
He says as a result of the war, “quiet” radio stations were created and are still in use today by the religious public who would not be turning on their radio during Yom Kippur or most holidays. The radio station stays completely silent unless there is an emergency safety alert.
Printed from: https://www.jewishpress.com/news/the-holiest-day-of-the-year-how-idf-soldiers-observe-yom-kippur/2013/09/13/
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