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
Monday, 28 Nissan 5771 - 13th day of the Omer
Monday, May 2, 2011
Halocho #794 - Mourning during the Omer
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