The Night of the Fast of 17th of Tammuz
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Question
Is there any significance to starting the fast of the 17th of Tammuz from the night?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
According to the law, the fast begins only in the morning at dawn. However, a pious person may be stringent and refrain from eating and drinking from the night.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 550, Sif 2. Magen Avraham, Sif Katan 3, Mishnah Berurah, Sif Katan 6.
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