When may the compensatory fast (ta'anit le'ta'anito) for fasting ta'anit chalom on Shabbat be observed — may it be observed on Chanukah, Purim, or Yom Tov?

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Synopsis

The Rema rules that the compensatory Sunday fast may not be observed on Chanukah, Purim, or Yom Tov (even the second day). There is a dispute whether days of non-binding custom (e.g., Nissan, Aseret Yemei Teshuva) exempt the compensatory fast.

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