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-> Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh, Fast Days, and other Days of Note
Are you fasting Shiva Asar B'Tammuz?
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| Yes, what's the question. |
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| No, I am either pregnant or nursing |
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| No, women don't have to fast on these "small" fast days |
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| no, because of a medical reason |
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| no, I got a heter not to because it would be too difficult for me |
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amother
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 Tue, Jun 25 2013, 3:57 pm
I heard someone say that a married woman never fasts aside for Yom Kippur and Tisha B'av cuz she's either pregnant or nursing. And if she isn't pregnant or nursing, she's sick so she's definitely exempt  !
I always used to fast. Until our LOR told my husband that under no cirucmstances should I be fasting other than on Yom Kippur and Tisha B'av. I'm not pregnant or nursing and not fasting.
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Eemaof3
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 5:06 pm
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Got about 4 hours to go and DD and I are fading fast. Have been home since noon-ish and DD fell asleep for about an hour. I am just trying not get snappish with other 2 dcs. DS asked what is for dinner and I am just brushing him off for as long as possible.
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Rutabaga
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 5:13 pm
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I warned DD ahead of time that fasting makes grown-ups grumpy. I'm hoping not to snap at her, but if I do, then at least she will know it's not her fault.
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mdpa
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 5:51 pm
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I am fasting and at work. In regards to the not fasting even if not nursing with a child under 2- I have a 13 mo but am not nursing anymore- but I am at work until at least 8 PM tonight. So is the under 2 part assuming you are taking care of the kids during the fast? I was wondering today about dh- he is fasting of course, but he's the one home with 3 kids! If people hold women don't have to fast the minor fasts due to caring for children, why doesn't it apply to men?
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Mrs Bissli
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 6:12 pm
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Phew, we just broke the fast about half an hour ago. It was a marathon tzum started just after 1am and ended 10:22pm. I was at work, thank goodness it's still quite chilly/cold. Nothing beats crumpet with butter and marmite, and decaf milky PG tips.
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tissues
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 9:00 pm
| mdpa wrote: | | I am fasting and at work. In regards to the not fasting even if not nursing with a child under 2- I have a 13 mo but am not nursing anymore- but I am at work until at least 8 PM tonight. So is the under 2 part assuming you are taking care of the kids during the fast? I was wondering today about dh- he is fasting of course, but he's the one home with 3 kids! If people hold women don't have to fast the minor fasts due to caring for children, why doesn't it apply to men? |
Because it's not his obligation.
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MaBelleVie
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 9:19 pm
| mdpa wrote: | | I am fasting and at work. In regards to the not fasting even if not nursing with a child under 2- I have a 13 mo but am not nursing anymore- but I am at work until at least 8 PM tonight. So is the under 2 part assuming you are taking care of the kids during the fast? I was wondering today about dh- he is fasting of course, but he's the one home with 3 kids! If people hold women don't have to fast the minor fasts due to caring for children, why doesn't it apply to men? |
Under two is because the body is weakened by pregnancy and childbirth. Not applicable to men.
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FranticFrummie
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Tue, Jun 25 2013, 10:54 pm
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I made it to 7pm, but my blood sugar crashed HARD. Having hamburger tonight to get my protein fix.
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chanchy123
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Wed, Jun 26 2013, 4:42 pm
| tissues wrote: | | mdpa wrote: | | I am fasting and at work. In regards to the not fasting even if not nursing with a child under 2- I have a 13 mo but am not nursing anymore- but I am at work until at least 8 PM tonight. So is the under 2 part assuming you are taking care of the kids during the fast? I was wondering today about dh- he is fasting of course, but he's the one home with 3 kids! If people hold women don't have to fast the minor fasts due to caring for children, why doesn't it apply to men? |
Because it's not his obligation. |
Yes, it's two years post childbirth. If you had adopted a child under two, this would not apply to you (unless of course, you are unable to care for the child because of the fast).
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