Today is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. On this day the Jews of the world atone for their sins and ask God for forgiveness. To enforce the seriousness of this day there is an all day fast that is part of this day.
The Catholics have confessions. During confessions that can be held whenever they feel the need for it, the faithful confess their wrongdoings and receive their absolution from the priest. This is done few times a year. In comparison, we Jews only confess once a year on Yom Kippur. Does that mean that we don't do too many bad things and once a year confession is enough? No wonder nobody like us!
According to the unwritten rule, over a certain age (being old and feeble) fasting is not required. I do fast because I am not yet feeble, and I want to have a clear conscious going ahead into the new year. Never know what awaits in the future.
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