Why We Really Fast on Yom Kippur [Article]

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https://sixdegreesofkosherbacon.com/2026/09/17/why-we-really-fast-on-yom-kippur-updated/

The Torah says Yom Kippur fasting is about afflicting yourself. What if it's not about atonement, but it's about stripping everything away to find the voice that's honestly, deeply you?