Chapter 121- Public Fast Days

121.1) Fast on days on which tragic events have occurred.

121.2) The third day of Tishrei is a fast day.

121.3) The tenth day of Tevet is a fast day.

121.4) The seventeenth day of Tammuz (fourth month of the Jewish year) is a fast day.

121.5) The ninth day of Av is a fast day.

121.6) If a fast day occurs on a Sabbath, postpone it until after the Sabbath.

121.7) If a fast day occurs during the seven days of your wedding feast, the bridegroom must fast.

121.8) The fast of Av has some exceptions. See the source for details.

121.9) Pregnant women and nursing women do not have to fast.

121.10) Do not rinse your mouth on a fast day.

121.11) Jewish communities faced with disaster should pray and fast for salvation.

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