May a person who is not fasting ascend to the Torah for an aliyah (Torah honor) on a communal fast?
Synopsis
Some authorities prohibit someone who is not fasting from being called to the Torah on a communal fast, as it appears that Torah is being read by someone not participating in the fast. If a priest (kohen) is not fasting, he should leave the synagogue so a fasting Israelite can be called instead. However, there are lenient views and context-specific exceptions.
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