Fasts & Mourning · Orach Chaim 578

Shofar Blowing Technique

4 questions · 6 opinions

Is an individual required to fast for their own personal distress?

3 opinions across 3 eras

Individual Distress

Are the exceptions to fasting (Shabbat, Festivals, Chanukah, Purim, Rosh Chodesh) binding even if one has already accepted a vow to fast on those days?

1 opinions

Does Rosh Chodesh (the first day of the month) fall under the same exception category as the other joyous days?

1 opinions

Rosh Chodesh Clarification

Is the individual obligated to fast for personal distress based on Talmudic sources?

1 opinions