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===When to end a fast===
===When to end a fast===
# Any fast which one didn’t complete until [[Tzet HaCochavim]] is considered as though one didn't fast. <Ref> S”A 562:1 </ref>
# Any fast which one didn’t complete until [[Tzet HaCochavim]] is considered as though one didn't fast. <Ref> S”A 562:1 </ref>
# Even if Asara b'tevet falls out on a friday one should fast until tzet hakovachim even though the fast would carry into shabbat. <ref> Shulchan Arukh 249:4. Rama there quotes an opinion that if you pray early and finish arvit before tzet hakochavim you should eat, but then says that nevertheless on a public fast one should fast until tzet hakochavim and on a private fast, eat after davening. </ref>
# Even if Asara b'tevet falls out on a friday one should fast until tzet hakovachim even though the fast would carry into shabbat. <ref> Shulchan Arukh 249:4. Rama there quotes an opinion that if you pray early and finish [[Mariv/Arvit|Arvit]] before tzet hakochavim you should eat, but then says that nevertheless on a public fast one should fast until tzet hakochavim and on a private fast, eat after davening. </ref>
===Washing oneself and swimming===
===Washing oneself and swimming===
# A Baal Nefesh should be strict not to wash oneself in hot water or anoint oneself, however it’s permitted to wash with cold water or wash one’s hands, feet, and face with hot water. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 550:6 and Shaar HaTzion 550:8</ref>  
# A Baal Nefesh should be strict not to wash oneself in hot water or anoint oneself, however it’s permitted to wash with cold water or wash one’s hands, feet, and face with hot water. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 550:6 and Shaar HaTzion 550:8</ref>