How To Fast on Yom Kippur
- September 24, 2009
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Actor
Andrew Cohen
Music
James Panepinto
Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
Giving up food and drink is an important part of this Jewish holiday, the Day of Atonement, because it helps focus the mind on repentance. Stay strong mentally and physically with these tips.
You Will Need
- Preparation
- A filling pre-fast meal
- Self-discipline
Step 1: Know the rules
Know the rules: You are not allowed to eat or drink for 25 hours, beginning at sunset and ending one hour after sunset the next day. Boys under age 13, and girls under age 12, pregnant and nursing women, the sick, and the elderly are all exempt from the full fast.
Some Jews do not even brush their teeth on Yom Kippur because water would pass their lips.
Step 2: Taper off favorite foods
Prepare your body in the days leading up to the fast by tapering off any food or beverages that you rely on to get through the day.
The no drinking rule includes coffee! Addicts should cut down on their java several days ahead of time to prevent a caffeine-withdrawal headache.
Step 3: Prevent dehydration
Prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of water and eating water-rich foods, like fruit, in the hours leading up to the fast. Avoid things that deplete your body of water, like salt, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks.
Step 4: Carefully choose your last meal
Choose foods with staying power for your last pre-fast meal. Potatoes, fish, whole wheat pasta, oranges, and apples are among the most filling foods.
Step 5: Break fast carefully
Break your fast by drinking a glass or two of milk or juice before eating solid foods; it will prevent you from eating too much and too rapidly.
The Talmud also forbids bathing, wearing leather, and having sexual intercourse on Yom Kippur.
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Comments (3)
thanx...maybe this vid will get me through this Yom Kippur.
over 2 years ago by dogtide
Great video, thanks.
over 2 years ago by MKF
Very Good tips for fast.
about 1 year ago by RajuSheth
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