This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Letter W Walking hazards: A. Overwalking:[1] [Achronim] Walking excessively is damaging to the body. B. Walking for a long period of time:[2] [Talmud/Achronim] One should not walk for a prolonged period of time, as doing so is difficult on 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 […]
Making hairdos and Styling Sheitels during nine days
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Making hairdo during nine days? Question: May one style their hair […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May children go swimming in a kiddie pool during the nine days?
Question: May children go swimming in a kiddie pool during the nine days? Answer: Ashkenazi Children of any age should not go swimming during the nine days, or play in water, including in a bathtub or kiddie pool. Nonetheless, those who do so do not need to be protested […]
Hairdos: Curling or straightening ones hair during the nine days
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Question: May one style their hair during the three weeks and nine […]
May children go swimming in a kiddie pool during the nine days?
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Question: May children go swimming in a kiddie pool during the nine […]
9. Kibbud Av Va’eim-Chapter 9: Rules for parents
Chapter 9: Rules for parents 1. Limits in what they can instruct their children-Not to overburden one’s child with demands and to be forgiving of one’s respect:[1] It is forbidden for a parent to overburden his children with demands and to be overparticular with their respect towards him, in order […]
Buying and wearing new clothing during the Nine Days
Buying and wearing new clothing: A. Buying clothing during the nine days:[1] It is forbidden to buy clothing during the nine days.[2] [This applies even to used clothing.[3]] This prohibition applies even against buying shoes [and undergarments, such as socks, undershirts and underwear[4]].[5] [This applies even if one does not […]
Mourning after midday & Learning the laws of Beis Habechira/The Temple
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Mourning after midday during the three-week period:[1] Some have the custom to mourn and cry over the destruction of the Temple for a half hour or more each day, after midday, throughout the days of the 17th of Tammuz and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is it permitted to purchase new clothing during Sefira?
Question: [Tuesday, 24th Nissan, 5781] Am I allowed to buy new clothing during Sefira? Answer: Although some are accustomed to be stringent against buying clothing of importance during the period of Sefira, practically it is permitted for one to purchase new clothing during Sefira without restriction. Explanation: There is no […]
