Are children supposed to fast on Yom Kippur? Are they exempt from the solemn activities of the day? Let’s find out as we learn/review the Halachos of Chinuch pertaining to Yom Kippur. Continue reading
Category Archives: Halacha
Minor Public Fast Days
How do we explain the significance of fasting even on minor fast days to our children of chinuch age?
Obviously they are not required to fast, but how do they internalize the seriousness of the day? Our Sages have the answers.
Tisha B’Av
The final part of the Three Weeks culminate in the special fast day called “Tisha B’Av”. Continue reading
The Nine Days (Part 2)
The Second Part of the Three Weeks Halachos concern the Nine Days in the month of Av.
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