The ruling of Rav Yisrael Salanter during the outbreak of cholera (published in English July/August 2020; original publication date unlisted)… Read the rest
Category: Jewish Fasts and Periods of Mourning
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Washing on Tisha B’Av (July 21)
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Laundering clothing during the 9 days of Av, and abridging communal prayers on the 9th of Av (July 9)
In terms of fasting on Shiva Asar BeTamuz, there is more for leniency this year for anyone feeling weak or who has difficulty fasting in general (see Yalkut Yosef, Moadim, pp. 531-532). Pregnant and nursing women should not fast, even if they are normally stringent (see Rema, Orach Chaim 550:1, MB 3-4). … Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
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