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CommunityJuly 22, 20262 min read
CommunityJuly 22, 20262 min read

Schedule and Zoom Links for Tisha B'Av

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Dear Mekor Habracha Community,
If you are unable to make it to shul for Megilat Eicha, Kinnot, or Rabbi Hirsch's class over Tisha B'Av, you can join us virtually using the following links:
Megilat Eicha - ~8:30pm

Kinnot - ~7:15am

Rabbi Hirsch's Class - 7:00pm

Rabbi Hirsch's class is entitled "Tisha B'Av: Breaking the Cycle of Fear in an Age of Antisemitism."

Please see our full Tisha B'Av Schedule, followed by practical halachot for the day written up by Rabbi Hirsch:

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Practical Halachot for Tisha B'Av
Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch

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1. All eating and drinking are forbidden. Swallowing capsules or bitter tablets or liquid medicine without water is permitted. If you have a health issue, you may consult me privately.

2. All bathing for pleasure is prohibited, even with cold water. One may wash dirty or sullied portions of the body and if necessary, use soap or warm water to remove the dirt or odor. Washing for cooking or for medical purposes is permitted.

3. Anointing for pleasure is prohibited including oil, soap, alcohol, cream, ointment, perfume, etc. Anointing for medical reasons is permitted, as well as using deodorant to remove bad odor.

4. Marital relations are prohibited.

5. Shoes made wholly or partially of leather are prohibited. Shoes made of cloth, rubber or plastic are permitted. If you only own shoes made with leather, you may consult me privately for instruction.

6. Since the heart rejoices in the study of Torah, it is prohibited to learn topics other than those relevant to Tisha B'Av or mourning.

7. One should deprive oneself of some comfort in sleep at night, such as reducing the number of pillows one is accustomed to using.

8. Sitting on a normal chair is avoided until 1:07PM during the day. One may sit on a low bench or chair, or on a cushion on the floor.

9. One should not greet others enthusiastically on Tisha B’av, and one should try not to divert from mourning via recreation or time-consuming activities.

10. Talit and tefilin are worn by Ashkenazim at Mincha and not at shacharit.

Sincerely,

The Mekor Habracha Team
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