I have never fasted from food AND water before. This year will be my first time. I am a little nervous about having neither. Any suggestions other than pig out late in the afternoon before sundown?
Thanks!
2006-09-29 18:23:53 · 11 answers · asked by SuzieQ92 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First time? Mazel Tov! There is no point in telling you not to think about food because you will, we all do. Neitche said that our only true G-d is our belly and on Yom Kippur this seems more than true. So think about the food and think deeply about why you are not eating any. This is a special day, as you know, and although it is a fast it is a feast for the soul.
The Catholics have a nice turn of phrase when hardships arise, "offer it up for the holy souls..." Funny, but it might just work?
Warning! Do not pig out the day before, as the following afternoon the hunger pains will break you, take it easy and my empty tummy will be thinking about you.
2006-09-29 18:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rabbi Yohanneh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shalom!
There are many good answers against this question. An excellent site is www.jewfaq.org for complete explanations of feasts, holidays and traditions. Usually there are at least two Sabbath services over the 25 hour period. As one contributor wrote, wean yourself off water and food a weak prior taking less and less everyday. A 25 hour fast is to keep one's mind clear for prayer. Also a mid afternoon rest is recommended.
If possible, spend the non-service hours in fellowship with 2-4 of the faithful to encourage each other and share with one another how He has blessed you throughout the year.
At the close of Sabbath, again ease your food and water intake back to normal levels over a couple of days
2006-09-30 02:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by emjaymuir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat some boiled eggs, meat or other protein right before the fast. no salt, caffeen, or alcohol. do not eat pasta, salty or oily foods.
If really have to eat, you should ask your rabbi, but its my understanding that very small (less than a cheekful) bites of food with at least 4 min between is technically much better than just pigging out.
If you are faint, or have any medical condition you should not risk fasting - again, ask your rabbi or doctor.
Good luck and Mazel tov on going for it.
2006-10-01 11:57:54 · answer #3 · answered by what_is_the_first_cause 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly, don't worry so much, its tough at first, but you get used to it.
one "trick" that *TECHNICALLY* many consider something your not supposed to do... but is a trick for first timer's...
wash your hands.
that is, run your hands under cool water. yeah, it doesn't sound like it should do much... but its suprisingly refreshing.
if you eat something heavier/stick to the ribs, but not over-eat, before, it won't be as bad as it'll be longer before you don't have any nutrition coming into the system.
remember of course that any medical circumstances where it'd have signifigant negative side effects to not eat or drink for a day automatically excuses someone from the fast.
but other than that, as said, if you keep yourself busy in services, and nap or do restful things while not in services, it will help too. a nap between afternoon and evening services will make the time go massively faster, preserve energy and be a bit refreshing as well.
if you can avoid exposure to food or food smells, that'll make it easier of course, as you won't be reminded of it so much.
at my synogogue theres always a thing after the end of services with these wonderful little glazed cinnamon rolls, cinnamon raisin rolls, and stuff like that, and orange juice, its amazing how wonderful food tastes after a day of fasting and praying.
2006-09-30 03:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly is Yom Kippur? Is it a day of attonement? I used to work for a Jewish man and I always had questions but never got answers.
2006-09-30 01:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attend services in a synagogue, and pray lots and lots! When you're conversing with G-d, you don't have as much time to think about the mundane world of eating. Remember, if you're a healthy person, it won't kill you to fast for a day. If not eating poses a danger to your health, halachic (Jewish law) permits you to eat. It's a reminder of the emphasis placed on human life. Mazel tov!
2006-09-30 01:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Don't pig out. Instead,learn to do without food and water between now and then. Eat little meals and pray. Stay away from caffeine and alcohol.
God bless you.
2006-09-30 01:30:07 · answer #7 · answered by renaissance man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Distract yourself with a really good, juicy book.
2006-09-30 01:27:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep the whole day.
2006-09-30 01:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, no water?
Go to sleep.
2006-09-30 01:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋