Halocho #1127 - Is all music forbidden in the 3 weeks?

The period between the fast of 17 Tammuz and the fast of 9 B'Av 3 weeks later is known as Bein Hametzarim, or "The 3 Weeks". 

Since the destruction of the Bet Hamikdash (Temple) started on 17 Tammuz with the breaching of the walls, and ended 3 weeks later when it was set alight, this period of 3 weeks has been set aside as a time of mourning. 

If one plays a musical instrument for a living, one may continue to do so for non-Jews until Rosh Chodesh Av. 

Some have the custom of refraining from meat and wine during the entire 3 weeks, except on Shabbat and Mitzva-meals (like at a Brit Mila). 

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 122:1

- Danny
Wednesday, 18 Tamuz 5773

Please daven for the complete recovery of a little boy diagnosed with lymphoma:

 יוֹנָתָן-שִׂמְחָה בֶּן לֵאָה-רִבְקָה