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14 months ago
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How to fast during Yom Kippur
It made me
tranquil 
"It was definitely a great way to focus on other things."
How I did it: Since I had never fasted before and Yom Kippur fell on my busiest school day, I did drink water and had one cup of tea to keep myself from doing too much harm to myself. I avoided going anywhere near food and therefore, the temptation to eat and took time to reflect on the prayers and readings from the previous night's service.
Lessons & tips: Don't think about food! Keep your mind focused on the big picture and the reasons why completing the fast is good for you.
Resources: My roommate (who is Jewish) and our school's Hillel organization (which provided Yom Kippur services, a pre-fast dinner, and a break the fast dinner).
