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MB3 65a: Visiting an Avel or a Sick Person on Shabbos (287:1); Fasting on Shabbos (288:1-2)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Chazal only permitted visiting a sick person or an avel on Shabbos if there's no other alternative since it causes tza'ar and crying.

The prohibition against fasting on Shabbos. What if someone gets pleasure from fasting?

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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