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Sefirat Haomer

The Laws of Sefirat Ha'omer

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Lessons on The Laws of Sefirat Ha'omer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30 Lessons on The Laws of Sefirat Ha'omer

Rabbis on The Laws of Sefirat Ha'omer

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff

Rabbi Daniel Mann

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Rabbi Eliezer Melamed

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