עברית
Halachot and Customs
Is it permissible to move to a new apartment during the Nine Days?
Question
Hello, is it permissible to move to a rented apartment between the 1st of Av and the 9th of Av? Thank you very much.
Answer
Greetings,
The main concern about moving into a new apartment during the Nine Days is the need to say the Shehechiyanu blessing. However, when moving into a rented apartment, one does not say Shehechiyanu, and therefore you can enter this apartment during the Nine Days.
Sources: As explained in Yachav Da'as part 3 (section 30). Also see Chazon Ovadia, Arba Ta'anit (page 168, subsection "to enter").
Best regards,
Hillel Meirs
