May a community fast be declared on New Moon, Hanukkah, Purim, or Intermediate Days?
Synopsis
Community fasts cannot be declared on holidays (New Moon, Hanukkah, Purim) or intermediate festival days; if a fast has already begun and such a day arrives, the fast continues but is not considered a fast day for those observances.
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