Eating “by measurements” on Tisha Be-Av
Question
If a nursing woman eats “by measurements” during Tisha B'Av, is the definition of a “measurement” (which she can eat at one time) the same as on Yom Kippur, “ke-koteves” (a large date) for solid food and “mlo lugmav” (filling his cheeks) for liquids, and a waiting period of 9 minutes between intakes, or is it more lenient?
Answer
Shalom!
There is no law of eating “by measurements” on Tisha B'Av. And anyone who is considered sick is completely exempt from the fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, section Orach Chaim, chapter 554, paragraph 6.
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