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Ahead of Purim, Jewish students take up fasting to show solidarity with Ukraine
By Yonat Shimron — March 16, 2022
(RNS) — As Russian forces pummel Ukraine, Hillel International has been spurred to connect the mostly overlooked fast to meet the needs of the current crisis.
Religious advocates fast monthly in protest of budget cuts
By Emma Kinery — August 18, 2017
(USA Today) — The group, organized by Bread for the World, which advocates for government food aid, intends to continue a monthly fast until the budget is finalized.
Mormon fasting is a chance to “sit with discomfort”
By Jana Riess — April 9, 2016
"I am learning how to be uncomfortable" in a Mormon fast, says guest blogger Mette Harrison. "I am learning that I don’t have to have answers or to feel spiritually ecstatic."
Interfaith leaders launch daylong unity fast for Mideast peace
By Dale Hanson Bourke — July 14, 2014
(RNS) On Tuesday (July 15), a daylong fast among Muslims, Christians and Jews is planned as part of a public effort to show unity in the fight against war and violence in Israel and Gaza.
Activists end immigration fast as thousands of others take up the cause
By Lauren Markoe — December 3, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) The "Fast for Families" enters a new phase as the original group of fasters begin to recover from the physical ordeal and a larger group -- many of them political and pastoral celebrities -- take up the cause.
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