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    Is it true that if Jews accidentally drop their holy book, the Torah, then they have to fast for 40 days?

    Question #120680. Asked by armindasantana. (Mar 13 11 6:20 AM)


    Arpeggionist

    		Depends on the case. But yes, if a torah scroll is dropped to the floor then that's usually the procedure - the community fasts. Note: 40 days does not include nights. Personally I've never actually seen it.

    Mar 13 11, 7:48 AM
    Zbeckabee

    		Aside from these official days of fasting, Jews may take upon themselves personal or communal fasts, often to seek repentance in the face of tragedy or some impending calamity. For example, a fast is sometimes observed if the scrolls of the Torah are dropped. The length of the fast varies, and some Jews will reduce the length of the fast through tzedakah, or charitable acts. Mondays and Thursdays are considered especially auspicious days for fasting. Traditionally, one also fasted upon awakening from an unexpected bad dream.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting

    Mar 13 11, 9:56 PM

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