Is there a custom to fast on Mondays and Thursdays?
Synopsis
There is a custom in Ashkenazi and French communities to fast on Mondays and Thursdays, based on concern that festive occasions may lead to sin.
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When should one begin fasting on Mondays and Thursdays after festivals?
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