TISHA B'AV
TISHA B'AV
Starts on the evening of August 13, 2016
(approximately 17 minutes later than candelighting for the prior Shabbas)
This year Tisha B'av slides from Shabbas right into Tisha B'av
Continues until the evening of August 14, 2016
(approximately an hour
after candlelighting for the prior Shabbas)
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WHY DO WE FAST ON TISHA B'AV?
TO MOURN THE DESTRUCTION
- Of the 1st Bais HaMikdah (Temple)
- Of the 2nd Bais HaMikdash (Temple)
- Other tragedies that have occured in Jewish History on this day
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MEALS
BEFORE THE FAST BEGINS
1ST MEAL
Should be a pareve or dairy meal with an abundance of food
2ND MEAL
- On the afternoon before the fast,
we have a meal called the Seuda HaMafsekes (the meal
of ceasing to eat) - This meal that is intended to begin the mourning of the next day
- It consists of a piece of bread & a hard-boiled egg dipped in ashes
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ON TISHA B'AV WE DON'T
- Wear leather shoes
- Wear new clothes
- Wear makeup, perfume or creams
- Brush our teeth or use mouth wash
- Use the Mikvah
- Take showers or baths
- Go swimming or sit in the jacuzzi
- Have spa treatments
- Have marital relations
- Shave your legs
- Study Torah
- Greet people with 'hello,' 'hi, 'good morning,' etc.
- Sit on a normal chair
- Smoke (if you must)
- Work (if a financial hardship consult your Rabbi)
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FASTING EXCEPTIONS
- Girl 11 & under
- Boys 12 & under
- A woman who has given birth within 30 days
- A woman who is due to give birth within 7 days
- When a doctor advises against fasting for health reasons such as
1. Serious illness at any age
2. Pregnant & nursing women
3. Senior Citizens
Those who can't fast
should
only eat what is required to sustain their health
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CHECK YOUR LOCAL JEWISH CALENDAR
TO FIND OUT THE TIME TO BREAK YOUR FAST
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Fast Day - 17th of Tamuz | Laws Of The 3 Weeks
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Tisha B'Av Customs
Fasting Tips
Preparing For The Fast & What Happens After
Restrictions For The 9 Days
Q & A About 3 Weeks & Tisha B'Av
What Happens When Tisha B'av Is On Different Days Of The Week
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