Question:
My grandmother (whom I am named after) has her yartzeit on Friday. Am I allowed to fast on her yartzeit even though it is a Friday (I know I am not obligated to but I am going through a rough time and it would make me feel good to)? In addition, if I cannot make it to the cemetery, can I still ask her to intercede on my behalf when I daven? Thanks!
Answer:
Hello,
In general we do not fast on erev Shabbos, however if you want, you can fast until after the time of mincha, and have in mind that it should be a zechus for your grandmother. Regarding getting her to intercede on your behalf, you can give tzedakah, as a zechus for her neshoma, and that she should daven for you.
Best wishes
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