Ironing for Shabbos during the Nine Days
Question
Is it permissible to iron a shirt during the Nine Days in honor of Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom u'vracha
It is forbidden to iron in honor of Shabbat.
However, if someone does not have a shirt that can be worn on Shabbos—such as one that is very wrinkled—it is permitted to do a light ironing.
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