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Rabbis and Doctors Convene on Yom Kippur Fasting Guidelines
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By כיכר השבת, חיים רוזנבוים
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 20 hours ago
What happened
Dozens of rabbis and senior physicians met to create guidelines for observing the Yom Kippur fast, focusing on health and life-saving exceptions according to Jewish law.
- 01Rabbis and doctors met to discuss Yom Kippur fasting rules.
- 02The conference focused on health and life-saving exceptions.
- 03Clear guidelines were sought for patients and the elderly.
- 04The event was hosted by 'Hora'ah BeYisrael'.
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