Jewish Holidays

The custom is to eat fruits on both the evening and day of Tu Bishvat, and people try to give preference to those fruits for which the land of Israel is famous. Furthermore, it is preferable to eat fruits that were grown in the land of Israel.

The food we consume also influences our spiritual composition. The excellence of the fruits of the land of Israel does not stem from their flavor, size, and beauty alone. Beyond these virtues they enjoy a spiritual distinction: they possess sanctity.

How can one survive nine days in the same clothes? Why should one? When is one not obliged to?

In this shiur we will explain some of the halachos of Shabbos Chazon, the Seudah HaMafsekes eaten Erev Tisha B’Av, Tisha B’Av itself, and the day after Tisha B’Av.

Why do we fast on the 10th of Tevet? What is forbidden on the fast day? What can we still do?

When during the three weeks can I shave and have a haircut? What are the laws of mourning with regard to shaving?