Embrace your bad breath, headaches and hunger pangs. This Yom Kippur, throw caution to the wind and try out the most extreme version of our atonement fast. While the Yom Kippur fast is observed in many ways and lengths, the longest that anyone practices in Judaism is a full twenty-five hours with no food or drink, and is the longest known complete fast in any major religion.

If you are wild enough to dare, join Cantor Smolash for Extreme Fast 2023. We will stay at Temple for learning, praying and programming through the uttermost length of the fast which can extend until 8:07 pm. We will then enjoy some delicious bagels and cream cheese, and everyone will be sent home with a personally signed note excusing them from arriving late for your breakfast meal with family and friends.

Questions? Contact Maya at Maya@temple-israel.org.