in short this is a quality of life issue, having perfect physical health
without the spiritual health you need for a good quality of life is a bummer
to say the least, Lee
"cshenk" > wrote in message
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> "Ellen K." wrote
>
>> It is not required to eat bread at all, so there is no rule that needs to
>> be waived.
>
>> The issue is that certain prayers are only said if one eats within a
>> certain timeframe a defined minimum quantity of something qualifying as
>> bread, and since I find those prayers very meaningful, I am trying to
>> find a way to be able to eat something that qualifies as bread, in a
>> sufficient quantity to be able to say those prayers, at least at the
>> sabbath meals, because I find that enhances my sabbath experience.
>
> Ellen, would it be ok to ask what the specific diet requires and what
> options you may have? It's possible one of us can find a 'bread' that is
> ok for it and a recipe to match since there might be an issue with the one
> normally used.
>
> Things in my mind are 100% whole wheat may work better and you could make
> it at home then bring it with you. (If there is some sort of blessing
> over it expected, perhaps the rabbi could do that on the side earlier?).
>
> Your mental happiness at sabbath is as important as any other aspect of
> your overall person heath. So, maybe if you can explain what it needs to
> be, one of us can find out how to make it in a way that is acceptable for
> your medical and overall person health needs?
>