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Top Rabbi Warns Against Fasting on Yom Kippur if Health is at Risk

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דביר עמר

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 17 hours ago

What happened

The Chief Rabbi of Yerucham, Rabbi Yitzchak Shilo, warned that fasting on Yom Kippur when health is at risk is forbidden and considered a sin. He urged those with health concerns to consult doctors and rabbis before deciding to fast.

  • 01Fasting on Yom Kippur when health is at risk is forbidden, warns Rabbi Yitzchak Shilo.
  • 02Individuals with chronic illnesses, pregnant, or nursing women must consult doctors and rabbis.
  • 03Choosing to fast against medical advice is considered a sin, not a mitzvah.
  • 04Small amounts of food or drink may be permitted under rabbinical guidance.
  • 05Those permitted to eat are still bound by other Yom Kippur prohibitions.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Top Rabbi Warns Against Fasting on Yom Kippur if Health is at Risk
JDNRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israel's Chief Rabbi Issues Comprehensive Yom Kippur Halachic Guide
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew17 hours ago
New Guide Aids Rabbis on Mental Health and Yom Kippur Fasting

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