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The Laws of Sefirat Ha'omer

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  • 12. A Brief Summary of the Joyous Days within the Omer Period

    12. A Brief Summary of the Joyous Days within the Omer Period

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    There are different Halachos on the Joyous Days within the Omer Period.

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 11. She-heheyanu

    11. She-heheyanu

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    During the omer period, one may buy a new fruit, garment, or piece of furniture and recite the berakha of She-heheyanu over it.

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 10. Listening to Music on Electronic Devices

    10. Listening to Music on Electronic Devices

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    Many poskim maintain that there is no difference between listening to live music and listening to music on the radio or any other electronic device.

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 9. Brit Mila, Hakhnasat Sefer Torah, and Bar Mitzva Celebrations

    9. Brit Mila, Hakhnasat Sefer Torah, and Bar Mitzva Celebrations

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    One may hold a se’udat mitzva and sing and dance at such a meal, just as one does throughout the year.

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 8. Dancing and Musical Instruments

    8. Dancing and Musical Instruments

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    Since it is customary not to celebrate too much during the omer period, the Aĥaronim write that one may not engage in optional dancing. They also forbid playing or listening to musical instruments.

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 7. Shaving

    7. Shaving

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    A question arises regarding the issue of shaving during the omer period. May one who shaves regularly throughout the year do so during this period?

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 6. Haircuts

    6. Haircuts

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    The Rishonim write that one should not get a haircut during the omer period. Only regular haircuts, which include an element of joy, are prohibited.

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
  • 5. Weddings and Engagements during the Omer Period

    5. Weddings and Engagements during the Omer Period

    Chapter 3: Customs of Mourning during the Omer Period

    Now that we have discussed the duration of the mourning period, we will outline the laws of the various customs in detail

    Rabbi Eliezer Melamed | Tishrei 30 5782
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