Should one recite the reading of Vayechal (forgiveness prayer) when fasting on Mondays and Thursdays?
Synopsis
The Vayechal passage from the Torah (Exodus 32) should be read during the Shacharit and Mincha services when the community is observing the Monday/Thursday fast, but only if there are at least ten men fasting.
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