The 9 Days - When Av Begins We Decrease Our Joy

Masechet Taanit 26b says, when Av begins we decrease our joy. With what's been going on in the news and the war in Israel over the last year, it's not too difficult for some. Yesterday was Rosh Chodesh Av, and we begin certain restrictions until after the 9th of Av. Rabbi Yaron Reuven gives a few insights on this time and a reminder that watching the news doesn't improve our situation, only serving HaShem will do that.

Learn halachot of the 9 days & year round from this excellent website ran by the students of Rav Ovadia Yosef zt"l https://halachayomit.co.il/en/default.aspx