exhibit opening during nine days?

I have been invited to attend an exhibit opening the day before Tisha B’Av. It is an exhibit I helped put together, so it’s work related.  On the other hand, there is no financial penalty for not attending. There will be no music, but it is kind of a...

Live Music During 3 Weeks and Omer

Rav Abadi – Have you written about practices for the 3 Weeks and the Omer? I was wondering, in particular, about live music and attending concerts during these periods. And not attending in the context of a community whose members might not be aware of the...

Shatnez question

Hello Rabbi, I recently purchased some merino wool undershorts and merino wool socks. May I wear these undergarments along with linen pants or is this a problem? Same question with a wool undershirt and a linen shirt or jacket over it. Many thanks as always for...

3x’s a Charm

Shalom Rabbi, If we do something 3x’s times in a row, does that make it obligatory on us? In halachic terms, would that be considered a neder, a minhag, hazakah, or something else? Thanks