ABOUT A MITZVAH TO EAT

Jewish tradition requires safe ritual observance.

However, in a survey of those unable to safely observe Jewish rituals, 87% of respondents said they felt that they had to choose between safe ritual observance and Jewish belonging.

In a survey of those unable to safely fast:

85% of respondents reported feeling shame on Jewish ritual fast days
70% have tried to fast
86% have felt alone

No one should have to choose between safe ritual observance and Jewish belonging.

A Mitzvah to Eat Provides

Peer Support

Online Peer Support Gatherings
Online Peer Support group on Facebook

Resources

Original prayers
Jewish text study
Ways to safely connect to Jewish practice
Educational programming
New language and messaging:

“When fasting is unsafe, it is a mitzvah to eat.”

Make an Impact

Your support can increase Jewish belonging and decrease shame. In a recent survey,

98% of respondents said that A Mitzvah to Eat’s work had enabled them to safely connect to Jewish practice and community
94% of respondents said our work is potentially or definitely lifesaving

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