Jewish Calendar
Find answers to your questions about Jewish law and outlook
Eiruv tavshilin
Is it permissible to take cooked food out of the freezer on Shabbat for Yom Tov?
Yom Tov
When should one eat the third meal when the holiday falls on Sunday?
Yom Tov
Is there a reason to increase eating and drinking on Isru Chag?
Shehecheyanu
Is it permissible to recite the Shehechiyanu blessing during the Three Weeks?
Shehecheyanu
Is it permissible to buy and renew clothes that do not require the Shehecheyanu blessing?
Spare time and entertainment during the Three Weeks
Is it permitted to swim in a pool and river until Rosh Chodesh Av?
Haircuts and shaving during the Three Weeks
Is it permissible to get a haircut during the Three Weeks?
Shopping during the Three Weeks
Is it permitted to wash and comb a wig during the Three Weeks?
Shehecheyanu
Is it permissible to buy furniture for the home during the Three Weeks?
Laundry and ironing during the Nine Days
Is it permitted to wash and iron during the Nine Days?
The Nine Days
Is it permitted to cut nails during the Nine Days?
Laundry and ironing during the Nine Days
Is it permissible to wear laundered clothes during the Nine Days?
Laundry and ironing during the Nine Days
Is it permitted to wash a wig during the Nine Days?
The Nine Days
Is it permissible to wash the house during the Nine Days?
The Ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)
What things are prohibited on Tisha B'Av? And until when?