The first סעיף in סימן תיח states that is it prohibited to fast on Rosh Chodesh.
I was very dismayed to read that a group of non Orthodox "rabbis" are urging people to fast for the people of Gaza this coming Thursday, Rosh Chodesh Iyar. Additionally, the following fast in May is slated for the second day of Shavuot.
It is unfathomable to me as to how these people are asking their Jewish brethren to fast on days that are designated as non fasting days in the authoritative code of Jewish law, the Shulchan Aruch.
I sincerely hope that more people will opt to follow halacha.
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