Is Erev Yom Kippur classified as a 'Yom Tov' for purposes of vow exclusions?
Synopsis
Erev Yom Kippur is considered a Yom Tov in vow language (following Sephardi tradition), so if one excludes 'Yom Tov' from a fast vow, Erev Yom Kippur is automatically included in the exclusion.
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