In the year 3,338 the wicked King Nebuchadnezzar laid siege against Jerusalem which culminated in the destruction of the first Bet Hamikdash, a year and a half later. As a result we will fast this Friday.
Asara B'Tevet is the only fast that can fall on a Friday. Pregnant and nursing mothers do not fast, as well as anybody unwell, after consulting with a Doctor.
Keep in mind that Mincha will be earlier than usual, since it includes the Torah Reading and Haftara for fast days.
One gets ready for Shabbat as usual:
- One may shower as usual, but one should not rinse one's mouth, if possible.
- One can cut one's nails.
- One puts on Shabbat clothing before candle lighting, which is at the regular time; 20 to 40 minutes before sunset depending on your communities custom.
However, one may not eat until after nightfall; even if one has already finished Ma'ariv prayers.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 121
- Danny
Monday, 6 Tevet 5771
Monday, December 13, 2010
Halocho #710 - Asara B'Tevet on Friday
P.S. Halocho-a-Day is probably going on a 2-week vacation.
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Where do you see these halachos in kitzur there? I see no mention of Erev Shabbat?
ReplyDeleteIt's there in 121:6
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אם חלו תעניתים אלו בשבת דוחין אותן לאחר השבת. אבל אם חל עשרה בטבת בערב שבת מתענין ומשלימין.
Most of the Halachot I wrote are not Friday-dependant, but since people were asking me, I wrote about it.