25 Essential Tisha B'Av Halachot Everyone Should Know
Preparing for Tisha B'Av? This practical guide covers the key laws and customs of the day, including prayer, mourning practices, and what is permitted after the fast.
The Ninth of Av (Tisha B'Av)
Tisha B'Av: Laws of Fasting and Mourning the Destruction
Tisha B'Av Dates
- 2027Begins the evening of Wednesday, August 11, ends Thursday, August 12, 20279 Av 5787
- 2028Begins the evening of Monday, July 31, ends Tuesday, August 1, 20289 Av 5788
- 2029Begins the evening of Saturday, July 21, ends Sunday, July 22, 202910 Av 5789Kept on Sunday, as 9 Av falls on Shabbat
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Tisha B’Av FAQs: What Is Permitted and Prohibited on the Fast Day?
Practical halachic guidance on how to observe the day while staying focused on its true purpose of mourning the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash and inspiring personal growth
After Tisha B’Av: When Can You Eat Meat, Do Laundry, and Listen to Music?
Many people are surprised to learn that certain Tisha B'Av restrictions continue after the fast ends. Here are five important post-fast halachot every Jew should know.
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