I was watching a video about whether Chassidim consider Tisha B’Av a day of mourning which got me a little confused. Am I supposed to make an effort to be sad or just focus on rebuilding the Beis Hamikdash and Moshiach? In general I’m a bit confused about whether Chassidim can ever be sad or we should push away any sad emotions and always be happy.

  I can’t comment about what you heard or saw somewhere else. As for your actual question: There is an halachic obligation to mourn the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash…

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Each week the women of our community gather for a class on Shabbos Afternoon. On Shabbos Tisha B’Av it is my turn to host. What are the rules as far as what we could do with our time? Can we learn Inyonei Moshiach and Geula? Is there anything we are NOT permitted to learn? Can we share stories, Divrei Hisorerus? 

  There are deferring opinions regarding Torah study on this Shabbos. After Chatzos it is proper to study only those topics that are permitted on Tisha B'Av. If this is…

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