Nursing woman on the 10th of Tevet
Question
A woman is nursing.
The baby is 10 months old and also eats solid food,
but nurses every 3–4 hours.
Is she required to fast?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
As long as the baby is nursing, the mother is exempt from fasting on the Tenth of Tevet.
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