Vol 17.09 - Erev Pesach

Summary

Debate in the Halacha of the Fast of the Firstborn (taanit bechorim) on Erev Pesach that falls on Shabbat, that we fast on the prior Thursday – whether we could fulfill (the obligation by fasting on) Friday.

The boundary of the custom to join a Siyum of a Talmudic tractate on Erev Pesach in lieu of the fast.

The Halacha of the Fast of the Firstborn for a minor who matures on Erev Pesach that falls on Shabbat.