Fasts & Mourning · Orach Chaim 570
Communal Fasts
8 questions · 18 opinions
When an individual accepts upon themselves a fast for a specified number of days, and Shabbat, Yom Tov, Rosh Chodesh, Hanukkah, Purim, or Erev Yom Kippur fall within those days, does the fast obligation apply to those special days?
3 opinions across 2 eras
Vowed Fasts on FestivalsWhen one vows explicitly to fast on Shabbat, Yom Tov, Erev Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Purim, or Rosh Chodesh specifically, what is the halakhic status of such a vow?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Explicit Vows on Special DaysWhen one takes a shevua (oath) to fast on certain days, and Shabbat, Yom Tov, Erev Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Purim, or Rosh Chodesh fall within those days, does the oath apply?
3 opinions across 2 eras
Oaths to Fast on Special DaysWhat is the status of a fast accepted for a small number of days (e.g., one or two specific days) in terms of whether it requires sage's release?
1 opinions
Single-Day Fast VowsIs the obligation for a sage to release a vow absolute, and what opening should the sage use when granting release?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Sage's Release ProcedureAre Hanukkah and Purim considered 'Yom Tov' in common speech and vow language?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Classification of HolidaysIs Erev Yom Kippur classified as a 'Yom Tov' for purposes of vow exclusions?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Erev Yom Kippur StatusWhat is the status of Rosh Chodesh (new month) when it falls within a vowed multi-day fast?
3 opinions across 3 eras
Rosh Chodesh Fast Status