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Rabbi Benjamin Hotza Explains If Pareve Couscous Is Allowed at Tisha B'Av Seuda Mafseket
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 10 hours ago
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Rabbi Benjamin Hotza clarifies that eating pareve couscous at the Tisha B'Av seuda mafseket is subject to halachic debate regarding the prohibition of two cooked dishes. His explanation helps observant Jews understand how to properly observe the fast's meal restrictions.
- 01Rabbi Benjamin Hotza explains halacha on eating pareve couscous at Tisha B'Av seuda mafseket.
- 02Custom forbids eating two cooked dishes at the final meal before Tisha B'Av fast.
- 03The key question is whether pareve couscous counts as a second cooked dish.
- 04The segment is part of a daily halacha series on Kikar HaShabbat.
- 05The ruling aids observant Jews in following mourning customs on Tisha B'Av eve.
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