%0 Journal Article %T Belonging, Togetherness and Food Rituals %A Ami Rokach %J Open Journal of Depression %P 77-85 %@ 2169-9674 %D 2020 %I Scientific Research Publishing %R 10.4236/ojd.2020.94007 %X In this article I highlighted the importance of belonging, togetherness, and interpersonal support, and examined eating rituals, in various cultures and religions, that emphasize that food is not just for the body, but can nurture the soul and bond people. %K Loneliness %K Belonging %K Social Support %K Food %K Rituals %K Religion %K Culture %U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=104228