Individual Fasting During Month of Nissan

Date: 15 Adar 5593

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Mordechai Schlank

Description

A pious man who fasts every Monday and Thursday asks whether he may continue during Nissan. The Chasam Sofer rules he may not, upholding the Rema's strict prohibition against all fasting in Nissan.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer OC §103

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