Daily Halacha - Laws of Bein Hametzarim, 1st of Av 5777

Is it permissible for a woman who has given birth or is nursing to eat meat during the Nine Days?

A woman who has given birth, a nursing mother, and someone who is ill (but not in danger) are permitted to eat meat during the Nine Days. Even if the ill person has recovered but is still weak from their illness, they are permitted to eat meat [Yalkut Yosef Section 551, Chazon Ovadia page 193].

Is it permissible to eat meat on Rosh Chodesh Av?

During the Nine Days, one should not eat any meat, including poultry. However, on Rosh Chodesh Av and on Shabbat Chazon, it is permitted [Yalkut Yosef Section 551, Chazon Ovadia Taaniyot, page 169].

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