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Are we allowed to eat fleishigs after the fast this year because Tisha B’Av is Nidche?

The Minhag is not to eat meat and drink wine until Monday morning. רמ"א תקנח, א. מג"א סק"ג. עיי"ש בשעה"צ סק"ז. #5066

If one exercises by going swimming, is this permissible during the nine days?

Aside from the halachic issue of bathing during this time, there is also the (halachic) concern of doing things that are considered less safe. Therefore it should be avoided.…

Can one go shopping during the nine days to outlets with big sales?

If one doesn't wear the new clothes until after the 9 days, is the Halacha different? Answer: No, new clothes (even unimportant clothes such as undergarments') cannot be…

Can nails be cut on Friday Rosh Chodesh Av?

One may cut their nails on Erev Shabbos during the nine days. However this Friday is also Rosh Chodesh. See here regarding cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh: https://asktherav.com/can-should-i-cut-my-nails-on-rosh-chodesh-which-falls-on-erev-shabbos/ …

What are the rules of taking or not taking a shower in the nine days?

Generally, one may wash head, face, hands and feet in non hot water. Luke warm water, to remove the chill, is ok too. Likewise, one may wash other parts…

The Siyum HaRambam this year falls in the middle of the 9 days and we are in camp. Is there a היתר to play music and serve meat at the Siyum?

A. There is no Heter to play music. Eating meat is permissible; it’s the same as one who made a Siyum Mesechta. Q. and if not, can we…

What to do if Mikvah is scheduled for Tisha B’Av night?

So long as we are in Galus, Mikvah would be pushed off to Motzaei Tishah B'av. All preparations should be done on Erev Tisha B'Av, including bathe, brush hair,…

Am I allowed to take a bath in order to perform a Hefsek Taharah during the 9 days?

No. You may wash the bottom half of your body. Sources: רמ''א ס' תקנ''א סט''ז וכתב ''מעט כדרכה בשאר ימות השנה'', ולכאו׳ הני מילי קצת סתראי נינהו, שמעט…

יש הנחה גדולה על בגדים עכשיו, האם מותר לקנות בגדים חדשים אם אני לא לובש אותם עד אחרי ט באב?

אם הבגד במבצע אפשר לקנות עד ר"ח מנ"א, אבל אין ללבשו עד אחרי ת"ב. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע או"ח ס' תקנ"א ס"ו -ז שלרמ"א האיסור בקניית בגדים חדשים…

Can one wear new undergarments in the 3 weeks?

Yes, you may wear new undergarments up until Rosh Chodesh Av. משנה ברורה סי' תקנא ס"ק מה: "ובגדים שאינם חשובים כל כך, שאין צריך לברך עליו שהחיינו, כגון…

ניתוח בבין המצרים

שאלה: אבי שי' צריך ניתוח קאטאראקט בעיניו. מכמה סיבות נדחה הענין כבר שנה וחצי. קשה לו מאד הקריאה. היות שסובל מדעמענשיא כשהי' קורא הי' עוזר לו לריכוז ומרגיע אותו…

עקב שיפוץ הבית חב”ד שלנו (קומה ראשונה בית חב”ד וקומה שניה הוא מקום מגורנו הפרטי) עזבנו את ביתנו לזמן ארוך. האם מותר לנו לחזור אליו בתשעת הימים?

מענה: אם עשו רק שיפוץ בבית מותר ליכנס לדירה. ואם עשו הרחבה מעיקר הדין מותר ליכנס אם יש קושי או הפסד ממון בדבר, אבל מהיות טוב להימנע ולחכות עד…

Are women allowed to shave legs during the 3 weeks? What about the 9 days?

In general, women too are included in the prohibition of shaving their body hair during the 3 weeks. Nonetheless, there is room for leniency for a girl who is…

1. Would one say שהחיינו on frozen spinach if it is their first time eating it? 2. If one would not say שהחיינו, may one eat it during the 3 weeks for the first time?

1. No. סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, טו. 2. Yes. #624 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz…

Is one allowed to purchase new cutlery for Shabbos in the nine days? How about fancy plastic dishes?

Question: Is one allowed to purchase new cutlery for Shabbos in the nine days? If one already purchased dishes for Shabbos in the nine days by accident, can they…

Building & Buying Furniture During the Three Weeks/Nine Days

I saw that one shouldn’t build new furniture during the 3 weeks, but can one take possession of new furniture during the 3 weeks? One may not build new…

This year, when 17 Tammuz falls on Shabbos, do customary restrictions of Bein Hametzorim apply on that Shabbos? In particular, can one say Shehecheyanu on a new fruit?

There is an unresolved dispute about this matter. Sources: בס׳ המנהגים ע׳ 46 הערה 7 - "מנהג י"ז בתמוז שחל להיות בשבת ונדחה - לא שמעתי". במג״א או"ח…

Can we go to Walmart during the nine days and get our children what they need for camp (shampoo, etc.)?

One may purchase regular items in the nine days (like shampoo etc.), if it’s not clothing or fancy items, or special gifts. ב. ראה משנ״ב תקנא, יא. …

Can we order shoes for our children, for Camp, during the 9 days?

Yes, if you can’t do so after the nine days, and you're ordering online but the shoes will arrive after Tisha B’av, especially for younger kids under Bar Mitzvah.…

האם מותר ללכת לבריכה בשלושת השבועות דבין המצרים?

מדין רחיצה אין חשש רק בתשעת הימים. אבל הרבה נמנעים מכך מסיבות בטחוניות וסכנה - ראה מקו״ח תקנא בקיצור הלכות יד. אמנם בט׳ הימים אסור מדינא. (לפוסקים כרמ״א). …

I direct a Yeshivas Kayitz and the head counselor planned a trip of horseback riding for one of the nine days. Is this a problem?

There is no halachic objection to go horseback riding in the nine days, particularly with regards to children. Obviously, safety precautions are important at all times, and especially during…

I have a pocket of time – 3 weeks during the summer – that I am free. I would love to go to Eretz Yisroel. However, the 9 days are during that time. Flying to and from would not be during the 9 days, but my time there would be. Is that ok? Are there any guidelines for it?

The custom is to avoid traveling unless done for a Mitzvah or if it can’t be delayed. Traveling for fun should not be done during this time. When necessary…

Are my children allowed to have a swimming lesson on ג’ מנחם אב?

Is there a difference between the beginning/end of the 9 days? Answer: 1) One should avoid swimming during all of the nine days. (There are those that are…

I bought peaches a few days ago. Forgot that we don’t say Shehechiyanu during Sefira. Can we make one on Lag BaOmer for new fruit?

Yes. מקור: סה״ש תשמ״ט ב ע׳ 745. Does it matter that I already bought the fruit and they would go to waste otherwise? In such a…