Tag: fasting

Preparing for Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av is coming next week (Monday night, August 4th through Tuesday sunset, Aug 5th). Some practical things to consider and prepare: Fasters: Fasting is easier when you are well hydrated and moderately fed. Lessen or stop caffeine ahead of time. Drink lots of liquids, especially water, several days before and up to the fast. And don’t …

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Kids and Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is coming up. Physically, it’s a hard day. As the fast stretches on, what should you do with the kids on Yom Kippur? The faithful video player, so useful in minor fasts, is useless on this day. So are arts and crafts, coloring, and playdough, some things that always bring a smile and some …

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