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Fasting on Yom Kippur doesn't apply to anyone with health problems.

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NO! Judaism DOES make exceptions to all rules that endanger health.

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Do youfast on yom kippur?

Yes, Yom Kippur is a fast day. It's a 25 hour fast with no food or water.


What food is eaten on Yom Kippur festival?

None - Yom Kippur is a Jewish fast day.


Why do Jewish people have a different diet on Yom Kippur?

The Jewish people are required to fast on yom kippur


Isn't it dangerous for pregnant Orthodox Jewish mothers to fast on Yom Kippur?

If they consider it a health risk, they do not have to fast - there are exceptions allowed for health purposes.


What plate is used for yom kippur?

none. Yom Kippur is a fast day so there is no eating for 27 hours.


Do ALL Jews have to fast on Yom Kippur?

No.


Isn't it dangerous for Orthodox Jewish mothers to fast on Yom Kippur especially if they breastfeed?

If they consider it a health risk, they do not have to fast - there are exceptions allowed for health purposes.


Which religion celebrates Yom Kippur and Hanukkah?

The Jews celebrate Yom Kippur and Hanukkah.


Yom kippur is also known as the day of atonement?

The Day of Atonement is Yom Kippur (Leviticus ch.23). This is the holiest day in Judaism and the day where even secular Jews attend synagogue. On Yom Kippur, Jewish people fast from all food and drinks for a complete 25hrs, starting just before sunset the previous day.


Does Yom Kippur mean fasting in ancient Hebrew?

No. Yom Kippur is a fast day, but that is not the literal meaning of the phrase. Yom Kippur (יום כיפור) means "day of atonement" in Ancient Hebrew. Yom means day and Kippur means atonenment.Fasting = tsom (צום) or ta'anit (תענית)


What is the name of the feast on Yom Kippur?

Yom Kippur is a fast day. This means no food or water for 25 hours.


Does Elie fast on Yom Kippur?

he wanted to have a bunch of sex