Fasting on Yom Kippur after an Accident
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Question
My 20-year-old son was in an accident yesterday, taken to the hospital, diagnosed with a fracture in the clavicle and wrist. He was discharged from the hospital before surgery, which is scheduled for both places on Tuesday after Yom Kippur. He was given very strong painkillers. Since yesterday, he has been eating very little and suffering from severe pain, discomfort, etc. How can he fast? Thank you.
Answer
In such a situation, where a person is suffering from severe pain and requires painkillers, he may be exempt from fasting on Yom Kippur. It is important to consult with a rabbi and a doctor to determine the best approach in this situation. According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi [Name], shlita, if there is a health risk, the fast may be broken.