LAWS OF THE 3 WEEKS
ACTIVITIES | 3 WEEKS |
9 DAYS |
WEEK OF TISHA B'AV |
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SHOWER OR BATH FOR PLEASURE |
YES | NO | NO |
GOING TO MIKVAH | YES | YES | YES Except on night of Tisha B'Av |
MARITAL RELATIONS | YES | YES | YES Except on night of Tisha B'Av |
CUTTING NAILS |
YES | YES | NO Except for Erev Shabbas |
HAIRCUTS | NO | NO | NO |
SHAVING LEGS | NO | NO | NO |
SHAVING FACE | NO | NO | NO |
CHANGING SHEETS |
YES | NO Except on Shabbas |
NO Except on Shabbas |
CHANGING TABLECLOTHS |
YES | NO Except on Shabbas |
NO Except on Shabbas |
CHANGING TOWELS |
YES | NO Except on Shabbas |
NO Except on Shabbas |
IRONING | YES | YES Without steam |
YES Without steam |
WEARING FRESHLY WASHED CLOTHES |
YES | No | No |
Except on Shabbas | Except on Shabbas | ||
The day before the 9 Days, you may try on your freshly washed clothes & then they can be worn during the 9 days | The day before the 9 Days, you may try on the freshly washed clothes & then they can be worn during the 9 days | ||
WEARING FRESHLY WASHED UNDERWEAR |
YES | NO |
NO |
Except If uncomfortable |
Except If uncomfortable |
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SEWING TO FIX CLOTHES |
YES | YES | YES |
BUYING NEW CLOTHES |
Shoes, Shirts & Underwear |
NO | NO |
WEARING NEW CLOTHES |
Shoes, Shirts & Underwear |
NO | NO |
WEARING LEATHER SHOES |
YES | YES | YES Except for Tisha B'Av |
EATING MEAT | YES | NO Except on Shabbas |
NO Except on Shabbas |
DRINKING WINE | YES | NO Except on Shabbas Ask Rabbi For Havdala |
NO Except on Shabbas Ask Rabbi For Havdala |
PLAYING INSTRUMENTS FOR FUN |
NO | NO | NO |
PLAYING INSTRUMENTS TO PRACTICE |
YES | NO | NO |
SINGING WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS | YES | YES | YES |
LISTENING TO LIVE MUSIC |
NO | NO | NO |
LISTENING TO RECORDED SINGING WITH MUSIC | Ask your Rabbi | NO | NO |
LISTENING TO RECORDED SINGING WITHOUT MUSIC |
YES | YES | YES |
GOING TO MOVIES IN THEATERS |
NO | NO | NO |
KNITTING, NEEDLEPOINT & OTHER SIMILAR CRAFTS |
YES | NO | NO |
SWIMMING | NO |
NO | NO |
Except for kids, lessons or health | |||
GOING TO MOVIES, PLAYS OR CONCERTS |
NO | NO | NO |
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR HOME |
YES | NO | NO |
DANCING | NO | NO | NO |
ENGAGEMENTS | YES With a meal |
YES With light food |
YES With light food |
WEDDINGS | NO | NO | NO |
BUYING ITEMS FOR A SIMCHA |
YES | NO Except If $ will be lost |
NO Except if $ will be lost |
Consult your Rabbi with any additional questions
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Fast Day - 17th of Tamuz | Tisha B'Av
Restrictions During The Nine Days
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