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Amount of Portions During the Fast

Question

I am a 65-year-old diabetic, and the doctor says I should not fast except on Yom Kippur. I am stringent and eat in portions. What is the portion for food and drink?

Answer

Hello,

There is no need for eating and drinking in portions on Tisha B'Av, and one who is considered 'ill' should eat normally.

[Regarding Yom Kippur, drinking 'in portions' is 40 ml every 9 minutes. Eating 'in portions' is 30 ml every 9 minutes].

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Sif 6

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