May a couple get engaged and have a L’Chaim during the 9 Days?

 

Engagement – Yes.

L’Chaim – only if it is small with a bit of refreshments. A normal style L’Chaim may not be made. Other restrictions (such as dancing, listening to music, eating meat and drinking wine) still apply even at a L’Chaim during this period.

 

 שו״ע או״ח תקנא, ב. משנ״ב טז.

 

 

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