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MB3 14b: Fasting on Erev Shabbos (249:2-4)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

In general, one shouldn't fast on Erev Shabbos since it will affect his oneg during the beginning of Shabbos. Accepting upon oneself to fast on Friday & fasting for a bad dream on Erev Shabbos.

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA is the Associate Rabbi at the Young Israel of Woodmere. He has been giving a Daf Yomi shiur for 30 years (available on YUTorah), and also gives a weekly gemara be’iyun shiur, daily halacha shiurim, and many other classes. An international lecturer on medical and halachic issues, Rabbi Dr. Glatt has autho...

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