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Erev Rosh Hashanah

Question:

Hello Rabbi,
For those who fast erev RH, when does it start and end? For example, if RH is Wed night. Please be specific with days (e.g., Tuesday night)
Thank you

 

Answer:

 Hello,

For those who fast on erev Rosh Hashana, the fast would start at daybreak on Wednesday morning, (which in New York city is at 5:33), and the general custom is until would be until mincha gedola which is at 1:14 pm. Th general custom of women is not to fast as it is difficult for them.

Have a kesiva v’chasima tova

 

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