Fasts & Mourning · Orach Chaim 567

Yahrzeit and Mourning Fasts

4 questions · 10 opinions

Is it permitted to taste food while fasting, provided it is not swallowed?

3 opinions across 2 eras

What is the maximum amount of food one may taste while fasting?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Is it permitted to rinse one's mouth with water on a public fast?

2 opinions across 2 eras

May one chew and spit out spices or sweet wood to moisten the throat while fasting?

3 opinions across 2 eras