11 Lessons
The Laws of Three Weeks Explaining the Laws of the Three Weeks
The three-week period between Shiva Asar B’Tammuz and Tisha B’Av is kept by Klal Yisrael as a time of mourning. In this article, we will review and explain the halachos that apply during the Three Weeks.
The Laws of Three Weeks May I Attend a Wedding During the Three Weeks?
I live in a predominantly Ashkenazic community where the “Three Weeks” are observed with no music, and certainly no celebrations or weddings. A Sefardic family in the neighborhood has scheduled a wedding during the Three Weeks.
The Ninth of Av The Tenth of Av
An interesting Halachic account of the 10th day of Av, focussing on eating meat, fasting, mourning and more.
The Laws of Three Weeks Where’s the Beef? - Eating Meat During the Nine Days
Halachot regarding the Nine days: marriage and Seudat Mitzva, eating meat and drinking wine, Shabbat leftovers, Havdala wine And the reward for observing the Nine days.
The Laws of Three Weeks Explaining the Other Laws of the Three Weeks
Halachot that apply during the three weeks: marriage, dancing, playing and listening to music, singing and reciting the Shehechiyanu Bracha.
The Ninth of Av They are Washed During the Nine Days
How can one survive nine days in the same clothes? Why should one? When is one not obliged to?
The Ninth of Av Selected Halachos of the Days of Tisha B’Av
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.
The Laws of Three Weeks Shaving and Haircuts during the Three Weeks
When during the three weeks can I shave and have a haircut? What are the laws of mourning with regard to shaving?