Q&A: The Fast of Gedaliah
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The Fast of Gedaliah
Question
Is the Fast of Gedaliah obligatory or optional?
I’m going through a very difficult day right now (not necessarily physically, and I really just don’t have the strength to fast). Am I allowed to break the fast?
Answer
In a case of great need, yes. It is a custom, and this year it is postponed.