Daily Halacha - Laws of Bein HaMetzarim, 17th of Tammuz 5777
Key guidelines for the solemn fast day that initiates the three-week mourning period
Is a Torah reader who is not fasting permitted to read the Torah on a fast day?
A prayer leader who reads the Torah and is not fasting may read the portion of "Vayechal" if there is no other prayer leader available [Chazon Ovadiah p. 106].
Is a person who is not fasting allowed to be called up to the Torah on a fast day?
A person who is not fasting due to illness or the like should not be called up for the Torah reading, even if he is a Kohen or Levi and there is no one else available. He should leave and another should stand in his place, even if they have already called his name [Chazon Ovadiah p. 109].
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