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Culture06:00 · 7m ago

Rabbi Explains Yom Kippur Eve Eating Laws

By כיכר השבת
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Rabbi Benjamin Huta, a prominent halachic authority, explained the laws regarding eating on the eve of Yom Kippur in a segment for the website Kikar HaShabbat. He clarified that eating on the ninth of Tishrei, the day before Yom Kippur, is considered as if one fasted on both the ninth and the tenth of Tishrei.

According to Rabbi Huta, it is a mitzvah, or commandment, to eat on this day. He stated that one should eat as much as possible, but if a minimum is required, it is the size of a 'kotzait' (an olive's size, approximately 43 grams) eaten within the time frame of 'achilat peras' (between 2 to 4 minutes). For those following esoteric interpretations, the rabbi advised eating double the amount one typically consumes daily.

The explanation was part of a daily segment called 'Halacha in 60 Seconds,' which provides brief and relevant rulings and customs. The article also referenced related topics such as asking for forgiveness via WhatsApp and performing the 'Kapara' ritual for others.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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