Holidays · Orach Chaim 492

Omer Mourning Practices

6 questions · 17 opinions

Is there a custom to fast on Mondays and Thursdays?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Custom Existence

When should one begin fasting on Mondays and Thursdays after festivals?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Timing of Commencement

How should one accept the custom of fasting on Mondays and Thursdays - must one formally accept in advance?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Acceptance and Announcement

Does saying Amen to a public fast announcement obligate one to fast?

2 opinions

Amen Obligation

Can one fast on Monday and Thursday if a circumcision, redemption of firstborn, or other mitzvah meal takes place that day?

2 opinions

Override by Mitzvah Meals

Should one recite the reading of Vayechal (forgiveness prayer) when fasting on Mondays and Thursdays?

2 opinions

Vayechal Recitation