Is it permissible to go to a hotel during the Three Weeks?
Question
Hello esteemed Rabbi,
My family and I are planning to travel to a hotel next week, but the Three Weeks begin this week, and I am really afraid to travel because it is said to be dangerous to travel during these weeks, and we cannot postpone the vacation.
So is it permissible to travel?
Thank you very much
Answer
Hello,
You are allowed to go on vacation to a hotel, but it is preferable to conclude it before Rosh Chodesh Av.
Sources: According to the words of the Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 551:1) that when Av arrives, we minimize joy. Also see what is brought on this in the book Nechamat Yisrael (Chapter 8, Section 3).
With blessings,
Hillel Meirs
