Fasting for a Teacher in Talmud Torah
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Question
Shalom and blessings. I am a teacher in a Talmud Torah, and fasting is particularly difficult for me, causing significant weakness. What is the ruling regarding my fasting?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
In the usual case, there is no permission not to fast. You should try to exert yourself less and rest properly so that you can fast.
This applies specifically to a healthy person for whom fasting is difficult. However, if the weakness is due to a health issue, then a sick person is exempt from these fasts, even if the illness is not dangerous.
Similarly, a person who is unusually weak can consider the weakness itself as an illness. If you are uncertain about the definition, it is advisable to consult a rabbi personally about the level of weakness that permits you to eat.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 559