Question and answer with Rabbi Baruch Blizinsky, Rav of Reb Mendel’s Shul in Kfar Chabad, Israel on the laws of the Nine Days of mourning.
Please consult your local rabbi.
Q: Are we allowed to feed a child meat during the Nine Days?
A: Until the age of 6 – yes. After that, it is permissible if there is a need to strengthen the child’s health.
Q: Is arts and crafts in a children’s camp allowed?
A: Anything connected to sewing, done to keep children occupied, is permitted during the Nine Days until the week of Tisha B’Av, so long as the work will be completed after the Nine Days.
Q: Are we allowed to go to a restaurant or coffee shop?
A: Going to a restaurant for entertainment (“hanging out”) is forbidden during the Nine Days. If the purpose is to eat and drink or a business meeting – it is permitted.
Q: Am I allowed to sign a work contract during the Nine Days?
A: If it’s for one’s livelihood – yes.
Q: How about drinking alcoholic beverages?
A: The prohibition of drinking wine is said about wine and drinks that include wine. Other beverages containing alcohol are not prohibited on principle.
Q: Is a Jewish tailor allowed to work in the Nine Days?
A: If that is his livelihood – yes. It is forbidden for him to sell Jewish people new clothing.
Q: Can we give the tailor clothes for repairing?
A: Clothes that were already worn can be given for repair – but not if the work will make a change to its structure.
AUDIO:
The laws of the 9 Days and Tishah B’Av by Rabbi Yosef Shusterman – click here
Could you wear a mask in the 9 days that was washed
yes
If its a “Begged” it can’t be worn in the 9 days if it was washed. If it is not a “begged” it can’t be worn outside on Shabbas