Nursing Woman on the Fast of Gedaliah
Question
Shalom,A woman who is nursing only a little—does she need to fast on Tzom Gedaliah?And in general, are there any leniency's for women nowadays with regard to Tzom Gedaliah? Thank you very much.
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
A regular woman does not have any leniency—she should fast.
But a nursing woman, even if she’s only nursing a little, is exempt from fasting.
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