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Question
I am returning from Israel to NY erev Tisha B’av taking off at 430pm before the fast starts in Israel. When does my fast begin? When does it end?
Answer
There are various opinions on this issue.
You should start the fast as the sun sets under where you are and end it when it ends in NY.
Shacharis after a staying awake
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tishrei 5, 5774
zman krias shema for children
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tishrei 17, 5777
Kriat Shema at night
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Nisan 27, 5770
