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Tag: Fast of Gedaliah
Erev Yom Kippur and the Customs Preceding It
Preparations on Erev Yom Kippur are intrinsic to the awe-inspiring observance of the day: a special meal, candle lighting, and charity.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
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The Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance and include the Fast of Gedaliah.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 7, 2022
High Holidays
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What are the Jewish Fast Days? What do we do?
There are three kinds of fasts in Judaism rooted in history and spiritual practice with changes to prayer services.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
June 21, 2022
Fasting on Tisha B'av
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