Rabbi Dan Segal Breaks Decades-Long Fasting Vow During Visit
Rabbi Dan Segal, a revered spiritual guide known for his piety, broke a decades-long personal vow of silence and fasting during the month of Elul. This significant departure from his long-held practice occurred during a visit to a philanthropist, Rabbi Duki Greenwald, who was unwell.
Rabbi Segal, often referred to as a "genius and righteous supervisor," had maintained this strict personal regimen for many years, abstaining from speech and food during the crucial month preceding the High Holidays. His decision to break this vow highlights the importance he placed on the act of visiting the sick, a significant mitzvah (commandment) in Judaism.
The visit, described as a 'bikur cholim' (visiting the sick), prompted Rabbi Segal to set aside his personal austerity. The event was captured on video, though the article does not provide further details on the content of the video or the specific nature of Rabbi Greenwald's illness.
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