Rabbi Shabtai Levi Addresses Reciting Shehecheyanu Blessing During The Three Weeks

During the mourning period known as the Three Weeks, which commemorates the destruction of the Temple, questions arise about the permissibility of reciting the Shehecheyanu blessing. Rabbi Shabtai Levi, head of the Badatz 'Halichot Moshe' and chief rabbi of Ramat Aharon in Bnei Brak, provides daily halachic guidance on this topic through the Haredi news site B’Chadrei Charedim.

In his recent discussion, Rabbi Levi clarifies the halachic stance regarding saying the Shehecheyanu blessing during these days of mourning. The article, published on July 16, 2026 (2nd of Av, 5786), explores whether it is appropriate to recite this blessing, which is traditionally said to mark joyous occasions, amidst the somber atmosphere of the Three Weeks.

This guidance is part of a daily halacha feature aimed at helping the community observe the customs and laws of this period properly. Readers are also invited to join a WhatsApp group for further updates and discussions on halachic matters during the Three Weeks.