Eating on Yom Kippur for a Sick Person Who Needs to Drink
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Question
If someone needs to drink on Yom Kippur due to illness, is it also permissible for them to eat?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
A sick person who only needs to drink is not permitted to eat, and similarly, a sick person who only needs to eat is not permitted to drink.
Have an easy fast and a complete recovery.
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