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4. Bris Milah on Taanis Esther:[1]
When a Bris takes place on Taanis Esther, one may not make a Seudas Mitzvah for the public on Taanis Esther and the meal is hence to take place after the fast.
If the fast was pushed up to Thursday:[2] In the event that the fast fell on Shabbos and was hence pushed up to Thursday, then one who has a Bris taking place on Thursday is to make the meal that day, and is to make up the fast on Friday.[3] All those invited may participate in the meal, even if they are more than ten people, and even if the meal takes place in the morning.[4]They are all however to make up the fast the next day, with exception to the Baalei Bris who are exempt from making up the fast.[5] However some Poskim[6] argue on the above and rule that the meal is to take place on Thursday night after the fast. Practically some Poskim[7] rule like this latter opinion, while others[8] rule one may be lenient like the first opinion.
Q&A Who is considered a Baal Bris?[9] The Mohel, sandek and father [and mother] of the baby. |
May the Baalei Bris eat on Taanis Esther? If the fast is taking place on its original date [13th Adar] then some Poskim[10] rule the Baalei Bris do not need to fast, and they may certainly be lenient after the time of Mincha. Others[11] however rule they must fast the entire day just like everyone else. Practically we are lenient unless the custom is to be stringent.[12] Fast was pushed up to Thursday: If the fast fell on Shabbos and was hence pushed up to Thursday the Baalei Bris do not have to fast at all.[13] However some Poskim[14] are stringent that they should fast even in such a case. Practically we are lenient unless the custom is to be stringent.[15] |
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[1] See Rama 686:2; M”A 559:11 regarding Tishe Beav and all the other 4 Taaneisim and so rules: Radbaz 2:35; M”B 559:35; Beis David 347; Erech Hashulchan 550:1; Poskim brought in Kaf Hachaim 549:5 and 10; See Piskeiy Teshuvos 559:9; See Pesakim Uteshuvos 265:17
[2] Rama 686:2
Regarding Tishe Beav and the other fasts of scripture: In the event that the fast fell on Shabbos and was hence pushed off to Sunday, then one who has a Bris taking place on Sunday is not required to fast until night. [See Michaber 559:9 regarding Tishe Beav Nidche and certainly the same applies for the other four fast days that are Nidche and so rule: Elya Raba; Chayeh Adam; M”B 559:37; Shaareiy Tziyon 559:39; Degul Merivava; Heishiv Moshe 36; Yeshuos Yaakov 559:5; Kitzur SHU”A 125:8; Ben Ish Chaiy Shoftim 17; Igros Moshe 4:69-4; Yabia Omer 1:34; See Piskeiy Teshuvos 559:9 footnote 74] See however the M”A 559:11 that brings in the name of the Kneses Hagedola that the custom is to be stringent regarding all fasts, even Nidche, and to fast until night as usual.
[3] Rama ibid
[4] M”B 686:7; Shaar Hatziyon 686:13
Regarding the other fasts of scripture: The meal must take place after Mincha. [See M”A 559:13; M”B 559:37]
[5] M”B ibid; Kaf Hachaim 686:28 in name of Chayeh Adam 155:3 and Kitzur SHU”A 141:3 regarding the Baal Bris
[6] Taz 686:2; Elya Raba 686:6 brought in Kaf Hachaim 686:27; M”B 686:7; Regarding the four fasts of scripture so rules: M”A 559:11 in the name of the Kneses Hagedola that the custom is to be stringent regarding all fasts, even Nidche, and to fast until night as usual.
[7] Chayeh Adam 155:3 based on that the custom is like the Taz as we have never seen a meal done during the day of the fast. So rules also Kitzur SHU”A 141:3; Kaf Hachaim 686:27
[8] PM”G 686 M”Z 2; Mor Uketzia; Shvus Yaakov 3:50, brought in M”B 686:7
[9] Rama 559:8; P”M 559 A”A 12
[10] Shaar Hatziyon 686:16 based on Gr”a; Pischeiy Teshuvah; Mishavas Nafesh 7; Nitei Gavriel 25:5; So rule regarding a Chasan: Birkeiy Yosef 686:6 based on Beis David 476 brought in Shaareiy Teshuvah 686; Chayeh Adam 155:3; Poskim brought in Kaf Hachaim 686:16; Kitzur SH”A 141:2; Divreiy Yatziv 2:291; Some Poskim even rule it is forbidden for the Chasan to fast, as it is his Holiday. [Meshivas Nafesh 17; Yechaveh Daas 2:78]
Regarding if the Bris is taking place after the 8th day: See regarding the four fasts: Shaareiy Teshuvah 551:15; 559:7 in name of Peri Haaretz 2:8; Birkeiy Yosef 559:6; Kaf Hachaim 559:9 [stringent] SSH”K 62 footnote 116; Piskeiy Teshuvos 559:9 [lenient]
Ruling by other fasts: By the other fast days it is ruled that the Baalei Bris must nevertheless fast until night as usual. [M”A 559:11 regarding Tishe Beav and all the other 4 Taaneisim and so rules: Radbaz 2:35; M”B 559:35; Beis David 347; Erech Hashulchan 550:1; Poskim brought in Kaf Hachaim 549:5 and 10; See Piskeiy Teshuvos 559:9]
[11] Mahrsham 4:148; Zera Emes 3:77; Poskim brought in Kaf Hachaim 686:28; 549:9
[12] Kaf Hachaim 686:28; Piskeiy Teshuvos 684:4
[13] M”B 686:7 that even the meal may take place in the morning
[14] Zera Emes 3:77; Poskim brought in Kaf Hachaim 686:28; 549:9, brought also in Piskeiy Teshuvos 686:4
[15] Kaf Hachaim 686:28; Piskeiy Teshuvos 684:4
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