What is the reason for the custom of abstaining from meat and wine after Tisha Be-Av?
Synopsis
The prohibition stems from the burning of the sanctuary on the ninth of Av, with fire continuing to destroy until sunset on the tenth, making both days objects of mourning.
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Is it permitted to eat meat and drink wine on the night of the tenth of Av and the following day?
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Are meat and wine permitted in a required feast (seudas mitzva) after Tisha Be-Av?
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Should washing, haircuts, and laundry be avoided on the tenth of Av?
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Does the mourning status of the night following Tisha Be-Av resemble other fasts (like fast days of repentance)?
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May one consume a meat broth or dish derived from meat on the night following Tisha Be-Av?
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If Tisha Be-Av falls on Shabbat, what is the permitted practice for meat and wine on the postponed fast day?
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May married couples engage in marital relations on the night following Tisha Be-Av?
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