July 18, 2012 archive

Rosh Chodesh Av is coming! (9 days)

The time between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av are a time of restriction. For example, haircuts and music are two things that are restricted starting from the first fast (for the three weeks). When Av begins, we diminish [our] rejoicing” (Talmud, Taanit 26b). During the 9 days from Rosh Chodesh (the …

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