May one recite Aneinu (the special fast-day prayer insertion) if one accepted the fast only through mental intention rather than verbal declaration during afternoon prayer?
Synopsis
Authorities debate whether Aneinu may be recited when the fast was accepted mentally rather than verbally at the prescribed time, with distinction made between prayer leaders and private individuals.
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Does mental intention (harhur) to fast the next day, expressed without verbalization, constitute valid acceptance of a fast (kabbalat ta'anit)?
4 opinions
Does one incur an obligation to fast if the fast was accepted only by mental intention outside of the prescribed time, without formal verbal acceptance?
3 opinions
If one accepted a fast outside of afternoon prayer time (in the morning or earlier in the day), is this acceptance valid?
1 opinions
If one made no formal fast acceptance but ate nothing all day (derech ta'anit), is the fasting credited as a vow-obligation, and does one say Aneinu?
1 opinions
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