For donations Click Here

Tearing kriya at the Kosel on Rosh Chodesh

Question:

Hi good afternoon,
I’m going to E”Y on Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 5777, and I’m will be going to the Kosel straight away on Rosh Chodesh, am I mechuyav to tear kriya?

Answer:

 

The minhag is to rip on Rosh Chodesh when going to the kosel, however on erev shabbos after chatzos the minhag is not to rip.

Sources:

Orchos Rabeinu 2- pg.149

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *