The Purpose Of Fasting In Judaism

Today is Tzom Gedaliah (The Fast of Gedaliah) an obligatory fast. Rabbi Yaron Reuven says the purpose of fasting in Judaism is to do TeShuva. Rabbi Reuven says this time between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur should be used to get closer to HaShem. Full Shiur: Prepare for Yom Kippur - STUMP THE RABBI 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juK9ObEsHlc 🍯 Support and See Blessings: https://BHRH.org 💥 Last year, over 30 donors saw blessings come true Lives are being changed every day - Partner in Torah, Kiruv & Chesed this Rosh HaShanah. Want to support our KIRUV work? Please partner with us to help Am Yisrael keep Shabbat and more! https://www.beezrathashem.org/donate Rabbi Yaron Reuven's short Torah Clips channel – Please Share The Video To Help Others Do TeShuva. AI RABBI by BeEzrat HaShem Inc. https://www.AIRabbi.org Answers To Jewish Torah Life Questions In 30 Languages. Discover Jewish Wisdom at Your Fingertips, Rabbi Reuven's AI Rabbi offers wisdom and guidance in multiple languages, drawing from trusted, reliable sources. #Torah #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven 00:00 Fast of Gedaliah & Yom Kippur 01:54 Voluntary fasting 04:51 The purpose of fasting 00:00:00 Intoduction 00:00:03 Yom Kippur Attendance and Fasting 00:00:33 Yom Kippur Attendance and Fasting 00:01:03 The Necessity of Fasting 00:01:30 The Obligation of Fasting 00:01:59 Pitfalls of Overzealous Teshuva 00:02:52 The Halacha of Voluntary Fasting for Teshuvah 00:03:50 Voluntary Fasting: Kadosh vs. Chotei 00:04:53 Purpose of Fasting: Teshuvah, Not Dieting 00:05:41 Tearing the Heart, Not Just Clothes 00:06:32 Small Acts of Restraint as Fasting 00:08:08 Steps of Teshuva 00:09:02 Support the Cause