[HANASHIR:2993] water on YK

[Banjo <bfleisch...>]

the only excuse for drinking or eating on Yom Kippur is sickness.  and if
you really must drink, it should be something that tastes bad (so you only
do it for the health purpose) see Mishnah Yoma 8:3-6
this is my own little addition to the pile, hopefully adding some weight to
it. but really you should ask a Rabbi rather than trust me.  :)
see you all at Hava Nashira. it will be my first time.
-Benjamin
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Elijah came near to all the people and said, "How long will you hesitate
between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow
him." But the people did not answer him a word.         Then Elijah said to
the people, "I alone am left a prophet of the LORD,..."
--Kings I (18:21-22) don't sit on the fence! choose good!

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