Fast of Esther with a throat infection
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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