What 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?
Synopsis
A vow to fast a single day (or small number of specific days) may not constitute a full vow if not phrased in binding vow language, and simple acceptance language does not require release.
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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?
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When 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?
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When 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?
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Is the obligation for a sage to release a vow absolute, and what opening should the sage use when granting release?
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Are Hanukkah and Purim considered 'Yom Tov' in common speech and vow language?
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Is Erev Yom Kippur classified as a 'Yom Tov' for purposes of vow exclusions?
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What is the status of Rosh Chodesh (new month) when it falls within a vowed multi-day fast?
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