Bris Milah and Pidyon Haben

 

Making a Bris Milah on the 10th of Teves:[1]

The Baal Bris [father of the child, Mohel and Sandak[2]] are all required to fast the entire day even though the Bris is taking place that day. Thus the Seudas Mitzvah is to take place only after the fast.

 

Q&A

Who is considered a Baal Bris?[3]

The Mohel, sandek and father [and mother] of the baby.

 

Pidyon Haben:[4]

If a Pidyon Haben is set to take place on a fast day the father and Kohen must nevertheless fast until night as usual, and the meal is to take place at night, after the fast.


[1] 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

[2] Rama 559/8

[3] Rama 559/8; P”M 559 A”A 12

[4] M”B 559/38; See Piskeiy Teshuvos 559/10

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