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Since Yom Kippur is approaching, I have something on my mind, we have learned that in Kabbalah, restricting yourself of Material things, food, etc. fasting, will not do anything for you spiritually, all you need is desire, And I agree, (at least speaking from an individual perspective). But I read in a blog article from Rav Laitman Called “the detriments and benefits of fasting” Where he says that fasting is not an individual effort, but a “group” effort, only then it is elevated. Do any groups/TEN’s fast? Or am i misunderstanding?
Albert, I get that fasting by yourself trying to be like a monk or religious will not gain spiritual attainment, but what if fasting is done as a group?
it seems that the Rav supports this idea of doing it as a “Ten”
in the artacle “ benefits and detriments of fasting”
Rav Laitman
First of all, a fast is not an individual but a group action. In this case, it turns into a spiritual ascent—refraining from using your egoistic desires, which all together are elevated.
Question: But for the body, is it healthy or harmful?
Answer: If you do it together with others, then it is healthy.
Hi, I think i missed the lunch virtually, but I’ll take a guess, He-ne matov? Thats a popular hebrew one we sing often.
Seth, sorry, what was the song you sang at the NY retreat, the one where you got the crowed to sing in different harmonies, it was Saturday night closing and sung again in the morning… apologies I couldn’t find the “general questions” forum to ask you specifically. The song was not included on the 2024 Retreat playlist, i searched far and wide for it. Thanks in advance.
Bradley – (M26)
