Lapid
Judaism's Official Halacha
The definition of Halacha is the practical and daily application of how to fulfill the commandments. The Hebrew word "Halacha" means "to walk". Therefore, Jewish Halacha is the way in which we walk out Torah.
At the Center for Lapid Judaism, not only do we proclaim Yeshua HaMoshiach (Yeshua is the Messiah) but we also believe that we must walk out the commandments specifically given to us by HaShem in a proper manner, not of our own understanding but that of the sages and counsel passed down to us over the centuries. By doing this we intend to bring complete and lasting transformations by making true disciples, strengthening families, and building a strong community! In order for this to happen we at Lapid Judaism must have a halacha in place so that each person that attends our synagogue, is considering converting, or is already a convert to Lapid understands how certain mitzvot are walked out within our specific community.
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Tisha B'Av & the Three Weeks Halacha
by Rabbi Griffin
Video on the Halacha of the 3 weeks Click here
“Every generation for which the Temple is not rebuilt, it is as though
the Temple was destroyed for that generation.” Yerushalmi Yoma 1a
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz is from Dawn to Nightfall. (When the fast falls on Shabbat, we observe it the next day).
Note: All fasting and prohibitions are lifted for the Sabbath.
During the Three Weeks:
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No Weddings
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No Music (in any format)
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No Shehecheyanu - No purchasing new clothes (or shoes) or wearing clothes that were previously purchased but never worn
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No hair cuts; to include all body hair. (Married women and women of marriageable age may shave their legs but it is better to be strict and not do so)
NOTE: During these Three Weeks, do not make any “big life decisions”, avoid any lashon hara and judge people favorably (stay in unity).
During the Nine Days: Our mourning intensifies.
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No construction for a joyful purpose to include home decorating
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Avoid any court hearings
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We wait to recite Kiddush Levanah until after the 9th of Av
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We do not eat meat or drink wine
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We do not launder clothes, nor do we wear freshly laundered clothes.
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We also do not spread fresh linens on the bed or tables.
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We do not cut our nail
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We do not sew new garments
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We do not bathe for pleasure to include swimming. One may sponge bathe. The exception is one who works in the heat. They may rinse in a shower.
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On Shabbat, all forms of mourning are strictly prohibited. We should eat, drink, and rejoice. On Shabbat, we enter the realm of the Olam Haba!
The Havdalah of the 17th of Tammuz Leading into the Fast:
We have the havdalah of Motzei Shabbos as normal.
The Havdalah of Tisha B’Av
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On Motzei Shabbos there will not be a havdalah except for the blessing over the flame. Havdalah, as usual, will be postponed until Sunday night after the fast.
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We partake of a mournful meal of separation usually consisting of a hard-boiled egg and piece of bread dipped in ash.
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After nightfall it is forbidden to wear leather shoes or sit on regular chairs.
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Husbands and wives should not sleep in the same bed.
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It is best for men to sleep on the floor. Women should make their sleep less comfortable. For instance, if they are accustomed to sleeping with two pillows, they should use only one.
The Fast of Tisha B’Av
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Men do not don the Tallit gadol nor Tefillin (we do don the Tallit katan but without a blessing)
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We do not sit on normal chairs until Mincha time.
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We do not eat or drink
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We do not wear leather shoes
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We do not wash (one may wash ceremonially in the morning as usual) or anoint ourselves (to include make-up)
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Marital relations are prohibited
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We do not greet each other to include saying “good morning”
Note: For Mincha we don the Tallit gadol and Tefillin