So we’re heading into Yom Kippur.
I know for many, there are plans for get-togethers to break the fast.
And it is wonderful that we choose to get together after a meaningful, soul searching day in shul.
I think, though, that after we pray to for our names to be sealed in the Book of Life, it would be a great thing if we started off by still remembering there are those among us who aren’t going to be breaking the fast so easily.
There are those among us who “fast” involuntarily because they sometimes run out of food.
There is nothing symbolic or religious about their hunger.
Please consider perhaps a little less of an party-like break fast, contributing instead to organizations such as Ahavas Yisroel, Jewish Community Services, the Maryland Food Bank or other charities.
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkoth and Simchat Torah are joyous occasions and holidays. But they can be expensive when the cost of High Holiday tickets, meals, lulavim and esrogim and much more.
Have an easy, but meaningful fast. And remember your neighbor.

well said phil, well said.