View Categories

Siman 549 – The 4 fasts

These notes are intended solely to aid in the learning process and should not be considered authoritative halachic conclusions
Please do not rely on these notes l’maaseh

הChelek 5

  1. From the words of the nevi’im there is an obligation to fast on the 9th of Av, on the 17th of Tammuz, on the 3rd of Tishray and on the 10th of Teves, because of the bad things that occurred on them. (ShA MB )
  1. The fasting is nothing more than a preparation for teshuva, therefore it is not proper to while away the fast engaged in outings and idle matters. (MB )
  1. If you eat by mistake, still continue to complete the fast. (MB )