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Dish towels during the nine days

Question: I forgot to prepare a dish towel ahead of time before the 9 days and used it clean (I forgot) during this time. Is this a big problem? Does… Read more »

The Nine Days laundry in the nine days
30/07/2020
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Purchase a meal for someone sitting shiva during the 9 days?

Question: Hello, is it acceptable to purchase a meal for someone sitting shiva during the 9 days? (it is not exactly a “gift”). And, when buying kosher food for Jewish… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days waiting between meat and milk
29/07/2020
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Is Tanning allowed during 9 days

Question: Is skin Tanning allowed during 9 days? Answer: Technically it might be permitted, but it is not a proper thing to do during the nine days. Best wishes Sources:… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
28/07/2020
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Buying food during 9 days for after Tisha B’Av

Question: Hello, Even though one is not to make extra purchases during the 9 days, is it permitted to buy food during the 9 days that will be eaten after… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days shopping in nine days
28/07/2020
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Washing car during Shavuah shechal bo

Question: Can one wash his car during shavuah shechal bo? Is there a difference between washing the outside or the inside of the car ? Answer: It is controversial if… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days cleaning
28/07/2020
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Girl going on a shidduch- is a manicure allowed during the week of Tisha b’av

Question: This year where not a nidcheh can a girl going on a shidduch get a manicure during the 9 days? Answer: Depending on the circumstances, if it is indeed… Read more »

The Nine Days date manicure nine days
27/07/2020
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Undertops and pyjamas during 9 days

Question: Is it ok to wear undertops and pyjamas during the 9 days that you didn’t ‘prepare’ beforehand? Thank you Answer: According to a many poskim they should be prepared… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
26/07/2020
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May one do alterations or fix ripping clothing during the nine days

Question: My son is leaving to camp before Tisha b’av. His pants are ripped. Are we allowed to sew this up during the nine days? Answer: It is permitted to… Read more »

The Nine Days buying clothes in nine days sewing
26/07/2020
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Wash hands in warm water 9 days

Question: Is it allowed to wash hands for cleanliness in warm water during the 9 days? Answer: It should be with cool water, unless there is dirt that can’t be… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
23/07/2020
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Home organizing during the 9 days

Question: Is home organizing/unpacking a problem during the 9 days? We moved into a new home about a month ago and now that we have summer vacation I would like… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
23/07/2020
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New Clothing Arriving during 9 Days

Question: I ordered new clothing for myself (I don’t know if it makes a difference, but the clothes are secondhand but totally clean) during the 3 weeks. They will be… Read more »

The Nine Days
23/07/2020
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Grape juice during the nine days

Question: Can you drink grape juice in the 9 days ? Answer: Grape juice is included in the prohibition not to drink wine during the nine days. Although the reason… Read more »

The Nine Days
22/07/2020
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Picking up clothing from the dry cleaners during nine days

Question: If clothing were dropped off at the cleaners before Rosh Chodesh, and they were not ready until 2 Av, may one pick it up then and wear on Shabbos?… Read more »

The Nine Days laundry in the nine days
22/07/2020
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Eating meat after davening maariv early on Rosh Chodesh Av

Question: If it is Erev Rosh Chodesh and you davened Mariv right after Plag , can you still eat meat until sunset. Please provide sources Answer: No. According to the… Read more »

The Nine Days meat in the nine days
22/07/2020
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Preparing Clothing for the 9 Days

Question: If I will not be able to wear all of the clean clothes before the onset of the 9 days, it is acceptable to either put them on the… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
19/07/2020
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Woman dying her hair during the 9 days.

Question: Can a woman dye her hair during the 9 days? Answer: It should be done before the nine days. Although I haven’t seen anyone speak about this specifically, a… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
19/07/2020
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Going on a hike during 9 days

Question: Hi! During the nine days is one allowed to go on a hike that involves walking through water around knee high? Answer: It is not advisable to go on… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
19/07/2020
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Showering during the nine days

Question: I exercise on a stationary bike 3 times a week and then I need to shower afterward. What do I do during the nine days? Do I need to… Read more »

The Nine Days
18/07/2020
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Beyond meat during nine days

Question: Dear Rav, Is it muttar to have a beyond meat “burger” on the nine days (is it an issue of maris ayin etc.)? Answer: The rule with marius ayin… Read more »

The Nine Days maris ayin meat in the nine days
08/07/2020
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Completing painting the interior of your house during the three weeks/9 days

Question: Can you complete painting the interior of your house during the three weeks/9 days if you started beforehand? Answer: During the three weeks it is permitted, however during the… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days painting
05/07/2020
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Shaving on chol hamoed/3 weeks

Question: My son is 18 years old and he has down syndrome. He doesn’t speak much. He doesn’t have the mental capacity to understand mourning the bais hamikdash nor shabbos… Read more »

The Nine Days Chol Hamoed Haircut nine days
03/09/2019
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Can I do needlepoint during nine days?

Question: Can I do needlepoint during nine days? Answer: It is questionable if it is permitted or not. The poskim say that if it is of value duch as a… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
12/08/2019
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Ordering a Present during the Nine Days that will arrive after the Nine Days

Question: Hello. My son’s birthday is during the nine days and we are postponing his birthday party until after Tisha B’Av. During the nine days are we permitted to buy… Read more »

The Nine Days shopping in nine days
09/08/2019
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Boat during the nine days.

Question: I have a work event and it is on a boat. Am I allowed to attend. Answer: If I understand the situation correctly, a work event is going to… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
08/08/2019
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Nail polish in the nine days

Question: Is it permissible to get a manicure including nail polish in the nine days Answer: This year, since Tisha B’av is on Sunday, it is permitted to cut nails… Read more »

The Nine Days manicure nail polish nine days
07/08/2019
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Mourning and sefardim when Tisha bav is a nidcha

Question: This year Tisha Beav is pushed to Sunday. Its a NIDCHA. Do Sefordim this year keep any laws of the “9days”? Usually Sefordim keep the laws of mourning for… Read more »

The Nine Days haircuts in the three weeks laundry in the nine days meat in the nine days
07/08/2019
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Undergarmets/socks/towels and 9 days

Question: check up better Undergarments, socks, and towels get soiled readily/constantly because of the hot weather and sweat. These items are worn not for pleasure, but to absorb sweat and… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days cleaning
07/08/2019
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Washing Dishtowels during the nine days

Question: I don’t have anymore dishtowels. Can I wash a few for use? Answer: The leniency to wash dirty clothes during the nine days is when the item is dirty… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days cleaning
07/08/2019
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Women allowed to do eyebrows?

Question: I’m a married woman (almost a year), may I clean my eyebrows and shave my legs during the 9 days? Answer: Your question really applies to the three weeks… Read more »

The Nine Days eyebrows legs Three Weeks
06/08/2019
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Sharing good news during the nine days

Question: May one share good news with close family during the 9 days? Answer: As far as I know, it is permitted. Best Wishes  

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06/08/2019
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Fitness during 9 days

Question: Is it acceptable to go to the gym during the 9 days? Not for the purpose of weight loss Answer: It is permitted, as you are doing it not… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
06/08/2019
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manicure in the nine days for shidduchim

Question: Can a girl in shidduchim get a manicure during the nine days? Answer: This year, since Tisha B’av is on Sunday, it is permitted to cut nails during the… Read more »

The Nine Days cutting nails manicure nine days
06/08/2019
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9 days receiving a gift

Question: I am graduating college this week, family members will have gifts for me – do I need to wait until after Tisha bav to open them? Answer: According to… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
06/08/2019
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The 9 days

Question: Is it permissible to buy a car during the 9 days? Our car died and we need to get to work. We need one immediately. Answer: If it is… Read more »

The Nine Days shopping in nine days
05/08/2019
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Online Purchase During 9 Days

Question: Is it permitted to order clothing online during the 9 days if it will arrive and be worn only after tisha baav? What if the stuff is needed directly… Read more »

The Nine Days shopping in nine days
05/08/2019
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Can I buy a camera lens during the 9 days?

Question: I am looking to buy a camera lens during the 9 days and wanted to see if Sepharadim allow it. Thank you Answer: We shouldn’t buy expensive items during… Read more »

The Nine Days shopping in nine days
05/08/2019
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Browsing without buying

Question: Gut voch, Can I look at and select to buy online if I don’t make the purchase until after Tisha B’Av? Thank you! Answer: It is permitted since you… Read more »

The Nine Days buying clothes in nine days
05/08/2019
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Mikva for man during 9 days

Question: I’ve been consistently going to the mikva every Erev Shabbos & Erev Yom Tov for several years. However, I wasn’t able to use the mikva one Friday this year… Read more »

The Nine Days mikva nine days showering
05/08/2019
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Washing baby clothes

Question: Shalom, 1) We have baby clothes to be washed for my baby. Are there any limitations to washing her clothing/linen? Do I need to wait and count exaclty how… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days cleaning
05/08/2019
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9 days

Question: During this period are you allowed  1. to buy mezuzahs 2. or small household items 3. book a flight to Israel 4. have urgent repairs or deliveries for the… Read more »

The Nine Days buying clothes in nine days nine days
04/08/2019
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Laundry during the 9 Days

Question: If all of one’s shirts are dirty during the 9 days and one also has brand news shirts never worn. Is it preferable to wash the shirts needed and… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days nine days cleaning
04/08/2019
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Family videos during 9 days

Question: Every once and a while I send my parents and parents in law cute videos of my children to give them pleasure and nachas. (They often share with the… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
04/08/2019
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Tevila during 9 days

Question: Are there any differences to chafifa and tevilla for a woman during the 9 days? Answer: No, a woman does her chafifa and tevilah in the regular manner during… Read more »

The Nine Days mikva nida nine days
04/08/2019
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Small Row boat on small 1 acre lake during 9 days (12 feet deep at maximum)

Question: May one of four owners of the lake take out a small row boat for pleasure on a small private less than 1 acre lake ( which is possibly… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
04/08/2019
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Chafifa 9 days

Question: Can a woman who usually shaves her legs etc, and waxes her brows/lips a few days before tevilla, do so during the 9 days? Answer: Yes she may, since… Read more »

The Nine Days mikva nine days shaving waxing
04/08/2019
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Carpentry During the 9 Days

Question: Shalom uveracha, I started building a side table for our home and have not yet finished it. It is not the 9 days leading up to Tisha B’av, and… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
04/08/2019
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laundry in nine days that won’t be used for 2 months

Question: We are in Israel now and will be going to the US on Monday and won’t be back in Israel until after Rosh Hashanna. We had guests over for… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days nine days cleaning
04/08/2019
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Vort in nine days

Question: May grandparents of Kallah wear Shabbos clothes to a vort in the nine days Answer: I haven’t seen anything written on this, but this question happen to come up… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days shabbos clothes
01/08/2019
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Am I allowed to iron for the week during the nine days?

Question: Am I allowed to iron for the week during the nine days? Answer: Ironing is included in the prohibition of not laundering  and washing clothing, therefore we don’t do… Read more »

The Nine Days nine days
01/08/2019
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Buying a Smartphone during the 9 days / 3 weeks.

Question: Can I buy a new Smartphone during the 9 days? During the 3 weeks? My old phone is seemingly on the way out, but slightly underperforming for now. I… Read more »

The Nine Days shopping in nine days
01/08/2019
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