Rosh haShana (bavli) 18a

How should we mourn our temple, and for how long? Part 1 Part 2

17th Tammuz, 9th Av, Tzom Gedaliah, 10th Tevet - what did Zechariya intend? When don’t you fast? Rashi says when Jews are sovereign,...

How do the 'four fasts' affect us today? Rosh haShana 18b Part 1 Part 2

Must one fast on all of the 4 fasts (Tzom Gedaliah, 10th Tevet, 17th Tammuz, 9th Av) at all times (even today)? Part 1 2016-06-06 Bavli...

Question: My father has his birthday on 10th of Av (Friday this year) and I wanted to make a barbecue for him. Is it permissible to eat...

Question: Regarding the 9 Days and laundry. We are blessed with two boys, one three and the other 9 months. We use cloth diapers. It's...

Question: When 9th of Av falls on Shabbath or Sunday, are we required to follow the halachot of the ‘Shavua shehal bo' during the...

Question: Am I allowed to get a haircut during the Three Weeks.? Also, can my wife get a haircut before the Nine Days? Thank you Answer:...

Question Dear Rabbi I booked tickets a long time ago for a family holiday to the USA. I did not realize that the flight was on “tisha...