Accepting a Fast on the Yahrzeit Day
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Question
Is it necessary to accept the fast during the Mincha before the Yahrzeit day?
Answer
If one is accustomed to fasting every year, the custom is to accept it during the Mincha before, but it is not obligatory, and if he did not accept, he may fast. However, if he is not accustomed to fasting every year and wishes to fast, he must accept it during the Mincha before, and if he did not accept, it is not considered a fast. Nevertheless, he should fast because he thought he accepted upon himself a partial fast.
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