Shabbos Nachamu:[1] Shabbos Nachamu is the first Shabbos after Tisha B’av. It is called by this name after the Haftorah of this Shabbos, which is “Nachamu Nachamu Ami.” It is the first Haftorah of the series of seven Haftorahs of comfort.[2] Haircuts:[3] Some write that it is a proper custom […]
Mourning customs applicable on Motzei Tisha B’av [Tenth of Av] when falls on Thursday night-Friday
Mourning customs applicable on Motzei Tisha B’av [Tenth of Av] when falls on Thursday night-Friday:[1] A. The general law in a regular year: [From the letter of the law] it is permitted for one to get a haircut and do laundry [and end all other mourning customs such as […]
The prayers of Tishe Beav-Shacharis and Mincha
1. Shacharis: Netilas Yadayim until knuckles:[1] In the morning, one only washes his fingers up until his knuckles, having intention to remove the impurity which they contain. [At the conclusion of Tisha B’av, prior to saying Kiddush Levana, one rewashes his [entire] hand three times inconsecutively.[2]] Sheasa Li Kol Tzarchi:[3] […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Saying Tehillim on Tishe Beav; 2) Must one sit or Stand for the recital of Kinos?; 3) Doing laundry before midday of the 10th if traveling
1) Saying Tehillim on Tishe Beav Question: May one say Tehillim on Tishe Beav? Answer: Erev Tishe Beav: Yes, even past midday. Tishe Beav night from sunset: No. Tishe Beav day until Chatzos: No. Tishe Beav after Chatzos: Yes. One may say Tehillim by Mincha time and so […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one wash on bread by the Erev Tishe Beav meal or/and Seudas Hamafsekes?
Must one wash on bread by the Erev Tishe Beav meal or/and Seudas Hamafsekes? The large meal: There is no requirement to wash on bread for the large meal that is customarily eaten prior to Mincha and each person is to eat whatever he sees fit so he be satiated […]
Erev Tisha B’av Laws
1. Learning Torah on Erev Tisha B’av:[1] Learning past midday:[2] The custom[3] is to limit one’s Torah learning, beginning from midday of Erev Tisha B’av, to only those subjects that are permitted to be learned on Tisha B’av itself.[4] [Many authorities agree with this custom.[5] Other Poskim[6] however argue against […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one sew clothing during the nine days?
Question: I have a tear in one of my pants and a button fell off of one of my kids blouses. May I sew it during the nine days? Answer: Yes. Explanation: The Rishonim and Poskim rule that it is forbidden to fix [i.e. make] new clothing during the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Making hairdos and Styling Sheitels during nine days
Making hairdo during nine days? Question: May one style their hair during the three weeks and nine days, such as with a curling iron or hair straightener and the like? Answer: Yes. Explanation: We do not find any recorded prohibition or restriction against doing so. Sources: See Nitei […]
Those who are exempt from fasting on Tishe Beav-Sick, Pregnant, Nursing, Children
Fasting: It is forbidden for an adult man or woman to eat or drink anything on Tisha B’av, with exception to the cases brought below. A. Sick: One who is sick:[1] A person who is sick and needs to eat, is not required to fast on Tisha B’av.[2] If he […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one wash rags or hand towels during the nine days?
Question: May one wash rags or hand towels during the nine days? Answer: If one has run out of clean rags or towels, then he may wash them up until the week of Tishe Beav. They may not be washed during the week of Tishe Beav. However, some are […]
