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Fast of Esther with a throat infection

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Question

I have had a throat infection for a week already, with a bothersome cough. Do I need to fast on the Fast of Esther as usual?

Answer

Shalom u-vracha 

If the infection is active, you should not fast. 

If it is only something mildly bothersome, you should fast. 

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