The halachos of mourning that apply on Tishah B’Av apply after chatzos (midday) as well. There are some restrictions, though, that are somewhat relaxed after chatzos, and among them,…
The halachos of mourning that apply on Tishah B’Av apply after chatzos (midday) as well. There are some restrictions, though, that are somewhat relaxed after chatzos, and among them,…
Yes. Sources: ביו"ד שפד, ד: ״אבל מותר לקרות באיוב ובקינות ובדברים הרעים שבירמיה ובהל' אבילות, וה"מ בינו לבין עצמו אבל אינו לומד עם אחרים, אלא הם יושבים ונושאים…
Her status is considered as any other woman, as being in the 24 months of giving birth is not sufficient reason enough for exempting her from fasting. Although the Maharsha”m states…
The most stringent of all fast days is Yom Kippur, since fasting is min haTorah (a Biblical law), as the passuk in Parashas Acharei Mos says: “Ta’anu es nafshoseichem” (afflict your souls)—and the…
Tisha B’Av is a more stringent fast day and certainly one should try their absolute best to complete the entire fast. The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 554:5) writes that…
