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Eating in Portions on the Fast of Gedaliah

Question

Hello Rabbi,

I currently have a throat infection, and the doctor has forbidden me to fast this week. Should I eat in portions on the Fast of Gedaliah, or can I eat normally?

Answer

Hello,

On all fasts except Yom Kippur, a sick person is completely exempt from fasting and does not need to eat in portions.

Shana Tova

Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 550, Se'if Katan 4

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