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Learning Midrash Eicha on Tisha B’av

Question: On Tisha B’av may one learn the entire Midrash Eicha, even parts that deal with consolation? Answer: I didn’t see anything on this, but my assumption is that it… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
03/08/2020
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Swimming yud Av before noon

Question: I need to swim for health reasons . Can I be lenient and swim yud Av before noon because there are no women’s swimming after noon Answer: The general minhag… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) nine days
02/08/2020
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Narcotics anonymous

Question: May one attend an NA meeting on Tisha B’av? Answer: If it is needed for the person’s health, it is permitted, like any other health related work. However if… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
30/07/2020
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Is changing linen allowed on Tisha B’av after chatzos?

Question: Is changing linen allowed on Tisha B’av after chatzos? Answer: It is allowed on the Tenth of Av after chatzos, but not on Tisha B’av itself. Best wishes

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
30/07/2020
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Taking painkiller on Tisha B’av

Question: I have a very strong headache. Happens to be I get very strong headaches when I fast. is it permitted to take a painkiller? Answer: Yes it is permitted… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
30/07/2020
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Can one say Tehillim after chatzos on Tisha B’av?

Question: Can one say Tehillim after chatzos on Tisha B’av? Answer: It is controversial. Some poskim allow it, but the minhag is not to. If it is for a sick… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
30/07/2020
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Smoking on Tisha B’Av

Question: Is smoking allowed on Tisha B’av Answer: Manny poskim forbid it, however there are poskim that do permit it. The Mishna Berura (555-8) says that while it is incorrect,… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
30/07/2020
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learning on erev tisha b’av and on tisha b’av

Question: Can I learn amud yomi on erev tisha b’av and on tisha b’av Answer: No. It is considered learning torah, and is not from the parts of torah that… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
29/07/2020
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Pregnant woman fasting on Tisha B’av

Question: My wife is in her fifth month of pregnancy. Her doctor (daati leumi) does not encourage fasting. Additionally, I saw that Dayan Fisher and R’ Shlomo Zalman were very… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
29/07/2020
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Activities on Tisha B’Av

Question: I am unclear as to what is permitted on tisha b’av. I see that work is permitted but discouraged. Is walking okay? Reading novels? Seeing friends? Using electricity? Answer:… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
26/07/2020
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9 days/ day after tisha b’av

Question: B”H Thank you so much for your help. 1. If someone bought vitamins during the 9 days, and realized that maybe they should not have purchased during the 9… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) nine days Tisha B'av
26/07/2020
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Can one read, walk, visit with friends on Tisha B’Av?

Question: Can one read, walk, visit with friends on Tisha B’Av? Can one take a shower for cleanliness (not leisure) after the fast ends but before midday the following day?… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
25/07/2020
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Haircut and laundry after Tisha b’av which is on a Friday

Question: Normally the restrictions last until chatzos on Yud Av. Is this different when Yud Av is erev Shabbos like this year to do laundry and take a haircut? Answer:… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) haircuts in the three weeks Tisha B'av
22/07/2020
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Hand Washing on Tisha B’av

Question: Clearly, washing hands frequently with soap and water and using Purell will become the norm. What will happen on Tisha Be’Av and Yom Kippur? Tzom Kal Answer: The halacha… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) COVID-19 corona Tisha B'av Washing hands
09/07/2020
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Ripping Kriah at the Kotel after watching through web cam

Question: I am anxious to return to Eretz Yisroel when the Carona saga will finally allow it. To keep up my enthusiasm I have been watching the kotel on the… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) ripping when seeing the Kosel
10/06/2020
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Eating before havdala

Question: Is eating permitted tonite before havdala. My wife visited her sister in the hospital and will return late. Can she eat? Also re myself Answer: No. We should ot… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) havdalah Tisha B'av
12/08/2019
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Vaping on tishe bov

Question: Can I vaoe a electric cigarete on tishe bov? Or should I rather use regular cigarettes Answer: Regular smoking is controversial and the Mishna Berura says not to smoke on… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
11/08/2019
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Studying on Tisha baav

Question: Is studying for a test (for credits for a degree) on Tisha baav considered something that you won’t see brochah from? Answer: If it is included in what it… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
08/08/2019
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Washing dishes on Tisha B’av

Question: can one use freshly cleaned towels, kitchen towels and table cloths, if the prepared ones became dirty or too overused and replacements were not prepared prior to the 9… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) laundry in the nine days Tisha B'av
08/08/2019
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Breaking fast on Tisha ba’av

Question: If one breaks their fast on Tisha B’av because they have a really bad headache or are feeling sick. Is there any merit in drinking water only and carry on… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
08/08/2019
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Installing phone line on Tisha Bav

Question: May I call the Phone company to install a phone line on Tisha Bav? Does it make a difference before and after Chatzos? Also, it is in Israel, where… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
07/08/2019
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Deodorant on Tisha B’av

Question: I read in a sefer by Rabbi Belsky that if you will sweat and smell you can put on deodorant on Tisha B’av. Is there a difference between roll-on… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) deodorant Tisha B'av
07/08/2019
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Taking pills on Tisha B’av

Question: Dear Rabbi, I have an issue with anxiety and depression and I wanted to know if and how I can take my prescribed medication on Tish’a Beav. If I… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) aneinu Fasting Tisha B'av
06/08/2019
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Medications on Nidche Tisha b’Av

Question: Unfortunately, I need to take many pills daily for health related issues including severe pain, high blood pressure, etc. Since this year is Nidche, am I permitted to take… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Fasting Tisha B'av
04/08/2019
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buying a house on tisha b’av

Question: Hi there is a house I am interested in buying but the auction is on tisha b’av this year. Is there any way one can bid at such an… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
04/08/2019
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What time is chatzos on Tisha Bav in Brooklyn?

Question: What time is chatzos on Tisha Bav in Brooklyn? Answer: According to My Zemanim it is at 1:00:55 PM Have a meaningful and easy fast.

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
28/07/2019
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BIRCHAT HATORAH TISHA BAV

Question: On Tisha B’av it’s not permitted to learn except for certain parts of the Torah pertaining to the churban or aveilus. Do we say Birchat Hatorah on Tisha B’av,… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
23/07/2019
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Shnei Mikrah

Question: finish If someone learned shnei Mikrah v’echad targum on Tisha B’Av are they yotzei? If not, what about in a year when Tisha B’Av is nidcheh? Answer: If a… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Shnayim Mikra Tisha B'av
23/07/2018
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Tisha b’av

Question: Can you do tevilas keilim on Tisha B’av? Answer: The actual tevila is not a problem and may be done on Tisha B’av, however make sure to do it… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
22/07/2018
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Baal Keri on tisha baav

Question: If one becomes a Baal keri on Tisha baav night, can he go to mikvah? Are there any ramifications because of it? Answer: There are no ramifications that I… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
22/07/2018
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Marital relations during 9 days

Question: Sefardi here… when 9av is on Shabbat and therefore pushed to Sunday. Are marital relations permissible on Friday night? Answer: For Sefardim it is permitted according to many authorities…. Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
22/07/2018
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Fasting on T’bav nidcha

Question: My wife is not a great faster can she break the fast after chazot today ? She has a baby of 5 months not breastfeefing . Answer: It depends… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) fast day
22/07/2018
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Reading on Tishah B’Av

Question: Dear Rav, I have an anxiety issue and I really find it very difficult not to do anything on Tisha B’Av except learning Tisha B’Av inyanim and saying kinnos.I… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
19/07/2018
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Flying motzai tisha b’av/the day after tisha b’av

Question: This year, since Tisha B’av is a nidcha, are you allowed to fly on Motzaei Tisha B’av? If not, how about Monday morning after sunrise? Answer: This since year… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) After T'bav
19/07/2018
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fasting on T’ Bav

Question: I would like to ask regarding a member of our family who is in his seventies. Not so long ago he fainted and after being taken to hospital it… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Fasting Tisha B'av
19/07/2018
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post nine days Halacha

Question: Since the 9th of av is a nidche this year, are we allowed to eat meat, do laundry, cut nails and hair first thing Monday morning or do we… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
18/07/2018
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Tisha b’av

Question: Is Hashem angry at us on Tisha b’av? I get scared about that every year. Also, I was thinking today that I don’t personally remember the Beis Hamikdash, but… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av
05/07/2018
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Makeup on Tisha B’av

Question: If my wife must go into work on Tisha B’av for a couple hours, Is she allowed to put on makeup? Answer: Women should not put on makeup on… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) makeup Tisha B'av
01/08/2017
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Taking caffeine supplements on major fast days

Question: Is it permitted to take caffeine supplements by mouth on Tisha Bav? Yom Kippur? What are the guidelines for each? Answer: I am assuming that you are not taking… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) caffeine pills Tisha B'av Yom Kipur
31/07/2017
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Perek Shira on Tisha B’av

Question: Can perek shira be recitated on tisha b’av during the day? Answer: We should not say perek shira on tisha B’av itself. If you say it everyday, then it… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) perek shira Tisha B'av
31/07/2017
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Learning on Erev Tishah Beav

Question: Is there room to be meikel to learn on Erev Tishah Beav after chatzos? Answer: Yes there is room to be meikel, however one should try to learn t’bav… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) learning Torah Tisha B'av
31/07/2017
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Interview on Tisha B’Av

Question: Hi, Is it permissible to go on a job interview at 11:30 am on Tisha B’Av? Answer: You should not go to a job interview, especially since it is… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Tisha B'av work
29/07/2017
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Listening to shiurim or studying on Tisha B’Av

Question: I have an issue with what to do on Tisha B’Av. I know we’re supposed to think about the terrible churban that occured on it and mourn it but… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) reading Tisha B'av
23/07/2017
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Present during the 3 weeks

Question: During 3 weeks may a jew give a birthday present to avoid offending a close family member, such as flowers for a grandmother or something small for a child’s… Read more »

Bein Hametzarim - The Three Weeks The Nine Days The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) nine days presents Three Weeks Tisha B'av
18/07/2017
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Grapes

Question: Is it permitted to eat grapes during the Nine Days? Answer: Only wine or grape juice is not permitted but grapes can be eaten in the Nine Days. Sources:… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
11/08/2016
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Meat

Question: The poskim mention that a sick person who needs to eat meat during the 9 Days should preferably avoid doing so on 7- 8 Av. Does the same apply… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
11/08/2016
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Tisha Be’Av

Question: Is one allowed to apply sunscreen, insect repellent or deodorant on Tisha Be’Av? Answer: No problem. Sources: O:CH 554:15 Biur Halachah ד”ה סיכה

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
08/08/2016
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havdalah Tisha baav

Question: How does on make havdalah when tisha baav falls on motzei shabbos? Answer: On motzei shabbos one only makes a brocho on the havdallah candle and on motzei Tisha… Read more »

Ending of Shabbat The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
08/08/2016
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partially nursing mother fasting tisha bav nidche

Question: Dear Rav, Does a partially nursing mother of a 1 year old baby required to fast this tisha b’av nidche? Thank you. Answer: If the fast might effect the milk… Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
05/08/2016
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Fasting on Tisha Bav

Question: I am 7 months pregnant with mono di twins (they are sharing one placenta.) It is a very high risk pregnancy and I am at risk for preterm labor…. Read more »

The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
03/08/2016
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