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 »
Category: The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
