Rabbi Nahum Nosvacher Explains Fasting Rules for Children, Pregnant, and Nursing Women on 17th of Tammuz

Rabbi Nahum Nosvacher, a leading figure at the Shaar HaTalmud Yeshiva, presents a new halachic segment on Kikar HaShabbat titled "A Minute from the Beit Horaah." Drawing on the rulings of Rabbi Amram Fried, the daily feature addresses the obligations of fasting on the 17th of Tammuz for children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.

The segment clarifies who among these groups is required to fast and under what conditions, providing practical guidance for observant families during this significant fast day in the Jewish calendar. Rabbi Nosvacher’s teachings aim to help viewers understand the nuances of halacha related to partial fasting obligations.

This installment is part of an ongoing series offering concise halachic insights. Previous episodes have covered topics such as the requirement of immersion for a barbecue grill and solutions for those distant from a mikveh (ritual bath). The video on fasting obligations is approximately two minutes long and accessible through Kikar HaShabbat’s platform.

The 17th of Tammuz is a major fast day commemorating the breach of Jerusalem’s walls before the destruction of the Second Temple, making these halachic clarifications particularly relevant for the observant community.