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Chief Rabbi Issues Guidelines on Washing, Haircuts, and Cooking for Tisha B'Av Amid Sabbath Proximity

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 15 hours ago

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Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar issued detailed halachic guidelines for Tisha B'Av, including fasting rules and mourning customs. Due to the 10th of Av falling on Friday this year, leniencies allow washing, haircuts, and early Sabbath meal preparations. Restrictions on music and bathing remain until midday Friday.

01Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar issued a special letter detailing Tisha B'Av spiritual and halachic guidelines.
02Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning but also symbolizes future redemption and divine love.
03The fast prohibits eating, drinking, bathing, anointing, leather shoes, marital relations, and joyous Torah study from sunset to nightfall.
04Sephardic Jews avoid work all day; Ashkenazim until midday the next day.
05Due to 10th of Av falling on Friday, washing clothes and haircuts are permitted Thursday night after the fast.
06Sabbath meal preparations can start Thursday midday; tasting meat dishes Friday before midday is allowed.

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