A TAANIT ESTHER QUESTION

Question:

I’m not able to safely fast.

But with Taanit Esther (the Fast of Esther) coming this year in a time of communal danger for many Jews, fast days have taken on extra importance.

 

Should I try to fast despite the potential for danger that fasting poses for me?

Our answer:

When fasting could cause danger, it is a mitzvah to eat.

 

This includes fast days in difficult times like these.

 

If you are looking for ways to connect with the themes of Taanit Esther

while having a mitzvah to eat, please see our article.

 

We know how hard it can be to need to eat on a day when others are fasting, and we support you always.