fasting?

[jackalope81]

https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/s...20/ykshatz.pdf

Is a fairly extensive overview of the issue. Passed 18-1 by the CJLS for conservatives, can't find any reform sources that disagree, and I think there is only a bit of disagreement among Orthodox. It gives a pretty specific set of guidelines.

A vignette from another article I saw

"About 150 years ago there was an epidemic going around parts of Lithuania around the time of the High Holidays. Doctor's orders were that nobody was allowed to fast. It seemed, however, that few were willing to follow the doctor's orders. Realizing this, Rabbi Israel Salanter went from synagogue to synagogue on Yom Kippur night and, standing by the ark, he ate before the shocked crowds. Seeing their rabbi eat on Yom Kippur, the masses went home to eat as well."

Basically you should talk to your doctor about your specific place in your process and ask for their decision. This is considered to be the final word as far as the vast majority of rabbinic teaching goes especially if you are reform or conservative. However if your doctor clears you and you feel ill or sick from lack of hydration or food the literature suggests that god demands you eat or drink since injuring yourself isn't the point.

[elllie]

https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/s...20/ykshatz.pdf

Is a fairly extensive overview of the issue. Passed 18-1 by the CJLS for conservatives, can't find any reform sources that disagree, and I think there is only a bit of disagreement among Orthodox. It gives a pretty specific set of guidelines.

A vignette from another article I saw

"About 150 years ago there was an epidemic going around parts of Lithuania around the time of the High Holidays. Doctor's orders were that nobody was allowed to fast. It seemed, however, that few were willing to follow the doctor's orders. Realizing this, Rabbi Israel Salanter went from synagogue to synagogue on Yom Kippur night and, standing by the ark, he ate before the shocked crowds. Seeing their rabbi eat on Yom Kippur, the masses went home to eat as well."

Basically you should talk to your doctor about your specific place in your process and ask for their decision. This is considered to be the final word as far as the vast majority of rabbinic teaching goes especially if you are reform or conservative. However if your doctor clears you and you feel ill or sick from lack of hydration or food the literature suggests that god demands you eat or drink since injuring yourself isn't the point.

HI Thanks for your input. I am orthodox .

[elllie]

Hi Everyone, The fast is over! It ended up being a 26 hour fast. It went very well and I wasn't hungry or thirsty at all. I have never had a problem fasting and it felt the same as before. I did have a dilemma afterwards though, as one doesn't want to eat a heavy meal afterwards and we always break the fast on cake. So I had my first small piece of cake in 6 months, with a cup of herbal ginger tea. I will wait a bit and start drinking water. Thanks for all your advice and support.

[sraebaer]

Glad it went well for you! And don't worry, a bite of cake won't hurt anything!

[KiwiGal]

Glad it all went to plan.
I bet that piece of cake tasted extra good :-)
It sounds as though you are being very sensible about your approach back to eating after the fast.