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Monday, 06 July 2009 18:35
The Four Fasts: Halakha or Minhagh?

 

1. When don’t you fast? Rashi says when Jews are sovereign, Ramban says during Temple times. Are Jews sovereign today?

2. Ramban says a majority can decide not to fast. How do you apply this rule? The Rambam provides a simpler psak.

 

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Source sheet: Four Fasts.pdf

Two audio files: Four Fasts 1, Four Fasts 2

 

Last Updated on Monday, 06 July 2009 19:13
 

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