During the Omer period the great sage Rabbi Akiva (who lived during and after the destruction of the second Temple) lost almost all of his thousands of Torah students; reducing Torah Scholars to a handful.
As a result 33 days of the Omer are customarily observed as days of mourning, during which weddings and haircuts are forbidden.
One may get engaged during the Omer and even celebrate with a meal, but dancing and music is not allowed.
The Sandek, Mohel and father of the newborn may take haircuts the day before the Brit.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 120:6 - 9
- Danny Wednesday, 28 Nissan 5769, 13th day of the Omer
Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה
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