Smoking on Tisha B'Av

The Ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)

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Question

Is it permissible to smoke cigarettes on Tisha B'Av? And if so, does this also apply to electronic cigarettes?

Answer

Smoking an electronic cigarette is prohibited on Tisha B'Av in any case.

Smoking a regular cigarette is permitted only after midday, and only in private, and only for someone who finds it very difficult without smoking.

Source

Azmera Leshimcha 257

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