Laws of the 3 Weeks

When do the 3 Weeks begin?

• יז תמוז

• ט אב

• י טבת

• ג תמוז

When do the 3 Weeks end?

• יז תמוז

• ט אב

• י טבת

• ג תמוז

What do the 3 Weeks commemorate?

• The time of the destruction of the בית המקדש

• The time when the Greeks conquered the בית המקדש and made their evil decrees

• The time when Nevuchadnetzar made the people bow down to an idol

Select the three sad events that happened on יז תמוז

• The Romans broke through the walls of ירושלים

• משה broke the לוחות

• The daily קרבן תמיד stopped due to the lack of sheep

• The בית המקדש was destroyed

• The town of ביתר was conquered by the Romans

Select the two sad events that happened on יז תמוז

• The בית המקדש was destroyed

• The מרגלים came back with their evil report

• The Romans began their siege of ירושלים

• Apostomos burned the holy Torah

• An idol was placed in the בית המקדש

Select three things which are forbidden during the 3 Weeks

• Weddings

• Haircuts

• Live music

• Bar Mitzvas

Select two things which are forbidden during the 3 Weeks

• Eating new fruit

• Wearing or buying new clothing

• Getting engaged

• Footy matches

Select two things we should avoid during the 3 Weeks

• Travel

• Non urgent medical procedures

• Exercise

• Having a meal at another person's home

What should we learn at this time?

• About the בֵּית הַמִקדָשׁ

• About the destruction of the בֵּית הַמִקדָשׁ

• About the laws of גיור [conversion]

Why should we learn about the בֵּית הַמִקדָשׁ at this time?

• To show the Romans that they did not win

• To make us more sad when we realise what we are missing

• Hashem considers it as though we are building it