Pills may be taken on Yom Kippur if they are swallowed and not chewed. They should be taken without water. If that is not possible, the water must first…
Pills may be taken on Yom Kippur if they are swallowed and not chewed. They should be taken without water. If that is not possible, the water must first…
The three cardinal aveiros (sins) that call for mesiras nefesh (giving up one’s life) rather than transgress them are avodah zarah (idol worship), shfichas damim (murder), and giluy arayos…
אינפוזיה יום כיפור
בההוראה המקובלת אצל גדולי ההוראה (מהרש״ם, מלמד להועיל, דובב מישרים, אג״מ, שבה״ל, צי״א, חזו״ע, הגרשז״א, חוט שני, אבן ישראל, תשוה״נ, נשמת אברהם, ועוד) שלא לילך בתחבולות לעשות אינפוזיה ביו״כ…
Although on the other fasts children should refrain from Nosh, it does not apply to Yom Kippur (see below for reasoning). Sources: ראה מ"א תקנ סק״ב. אבל ראה…
Question: I have chronic migraines. I am the primary parent of a 4yo, and having just moved to a new community, have no one to care for him. One…
Pregnant women must fast on Yom Kippur. Pregnant women who are high risk need to discuss with a Rov whether they should fast or not. Nausea, tiredness, or weakness…
[See our easy-reference guide, with a printable sheet for the fridge.] If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted…
It is permitted but should not be used unless necessary or one is concerned that the fast might have to be broken. Sources: .חלקת יעקב ב, נח. קנין…
Just like in the time of Shlomo Hamelech they did not fast on Yom Kippur while they were inaugurating the Beis Hamikdash, we will not fast this year Yom…
Pregnant women (or nursing women) must fast Yom Kippur like all healthy women. The dispensation from fasting is only if it’s potentially a life-threatening condition. Therefore, in low-risk pregnancy,…
