High Holy Days...

[songspinner]

And as happens to me every so often, I will not attend services this year due to a crashing immune system. (under directions from a doctor a few years ago who pointed out that when it's like this, being in a crowd of 600 people that includes tons of kids is a really, really bad idea for me) Strangely enough, Jewish law in this sense I've known about for a while - I can't fast, either, due to health reasons, and neither can my mom. If it would be dangerous, you're forbidden to follow the tradition, actually. Makes sense! I was hoping to be well enough, but then I had a really annoying allergic reaction to something yesterday and spent my morning with stomach cramps and extreme vertigo. And yeah, that made teaching sort of interesting for an hour or so, there. I decided to put off dressing in Roman garb for Monday's test review, when I look and feel less like...y'know... Sheesh. My husband and daughter will go to the kids' service tonight, though.

I have a siddur (the prayer book) at home, so I'll do that bit on my own. And then for irony, I will then go to the recording studio and record a Yiddish song this afternoon. :) No crowds in the studio booth.

Benadryl is my friend...

Comments

[piratesorka.livejournal.com]

Benedryl is my friend too. The rules for fasting during Lent are the same too...as a diabetic I am forbidden as are the elderly and pregnant women. The idea of staying home from large crowds is a very wise one. There is also a superbug of sorts going around right now so if you immune system is iffy you would be well served to stay home and offer your prayers from there.

Oh one more thought, since I can't fast I try to "fast" from other things such as shopping for non-essential items. no matter how good the sale is!

[songspinner9.livejournal.com]

I do that too - not shopping, not eating sweets.

So I stayed in a teeny recording studio with three other people for the afternoon.
It worked...hopefully, healthier next year.