The author reflects on their journey with fasting in Judaism, initially finding it spiritually meaningful but later struggling with the influence of diet culture, leading to disordered eating habits.

The author reflects on their experience with fasting in Judaism, initially finding deep spiritual meaning in it but later grappling with its association with diet culture and body image issues.

Esther Sperber reflects on the recent tragic death of an Israeli-American soldier, Itay Chen, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, drawing parallels to the devastating World War I as discussed by Sigmund Freud.

The Purim Report details a day in the life of the author on Purim eve and Purim day in 2015, with reflections on the various traditions and activities surrounding the holiday.