Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- The Three Weeks
- The Nine Days
Question
Is it forbidden/not advisable to visit Maarat Hamachpela, Kever Rachel etc. during the nine days this summer?
Answer
I know of no reason not to go, unless you are afraid it is dangerous, then you could wait. Personally I would not consider it a problem. I would not make it part of a "fun" outing on those days.
Matzeivah during 9 days
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Iyyar 20, 5772
Going out for an ice cream during the 9 days
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Av 7, 5780
Children swimming in the Nine days
Various Rabbis | Sivan 28, 5768
