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Practices for a Ba'al Nefesh – For One Who Is Not Fasting

Question

Someone who is not fasting due to illness or the like – is he required to observe the practices of a “ba'al nefesh”?

Answer

Shalom u'vracha 

He should do whatever is applicable in his situation. 

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