May a person who fasts every weekday (and eating is painful due to changed routine) fast on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that such a person may fast on Shabbat, citing pious sages including Rabbi Yehuda heChassid. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies this only applies when the discomfort exists even from eating a small amount.
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