Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Jewish Holidays
- Fast Days
Question
I suffer from severe rective hypoglycemia. I want to know what to do regarding fast days.
Thank you.
Answer
As with all medical questions, first consult a medical doctor as to what he believes is necessary, what the consequences of fasting would be, and if total fasting is a danger- then how often and how much you must ingest over the fast etc. Afterwards, with this information, consult (or have your doctor consult) a rabbi.

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Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tevet 17, 5775

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Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 24 Kislev 5765

Attitude Towards the Minor Fasts- Most don’t fast!!
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 21, 5782




