Islam And Judaism On Fasting For Ramadan And Yom Kippur – OpEd

Jalal al-Din al-Rumi taught, “Ritual prayer can be different in every religion, but belief never changes.” (Fihi Mafih) In the light of this insight I would like to share my understanding of the spiritual importance of fasting from my perspective as a Reform Rabbi and an Islamic Hebrew.  

I think of myself as an Islamic...