תלמוד בבלי מסכת יומא דף פ עמוד ב
Resh Lakish said: One who gorges themselves with food on Yom Kippur is free from punishment. Why? Because Scripture said: “Any person who does not afflict themselves throughout the day shall be cut off from his kin” (Leviticus 23:29), and that excludes one who does themselves harm by excessive eating. [Translation by Hazon. Edited for gender neutrality]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. Why is a person who eats excessively on Yom Kippur excluded from punishment?
2. How do you harm yourself by excessive eating?
3. According to this text, how should we consume food in a healthy manner?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)