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Fasting

Fast-a-thon for thought

Though the most prominent aspect of fasting is the abstention from eating or drinking, it actually means more than that—fasting also encourages the practice of self-discipline and purification of the soul.

Though the most prominent aspect of fasting is the abstention from eating or drinking, it actually means more than that—fasting also encourages the practice of self-discipline and purification of the soul.

Dressing the Part

I was deeply upset at the way I’d misrepresented both Orthodox Judaism and myself, and by how, in less then two minutes, I’d managed to make my life and my choices sound silly.

I was deeply upset at the way I’d misrepresented both Orthodox Judaism and myself, and by how, in less then two minutes, I’d managed to make my life and my choices sound silly.

Pledging to the Fast

Eating is routine. Most mornings I’ll wake up to a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal (generously doused in milk).

Eating is routine. Most mornings I’ll wake up to a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal (generously doused in milk).

Continuing the Columbia Idealist Tradition

Why did I join the protest by fasting and was it worth it? Maybe one day I’ll conclude that I was mistaken and the protest misguided: but not now.

Why did I join the protest by fasting and was it worth it? Maybe one day I’ll conclude that I was mistaken and the protest misguided: but not now.

Students of Many Religions Unite to Break Interfaith Fast for Peace

Amid the religious and cultural tensions that have held the spotlight recently, about 200 students united last night to participate in an Interfaith Fast for Peace and poetry reading in the Satow R

Amid the religious and cultural tensions that have held the spotlight recently, about 200 students united last night to participate in an Interfaith Fast for Peace and poetry reading in the Satow R