Cooking Food for Shabbat on Tisha B’Av
Question
Is it permitted to prepare food for Shabbat after midday on Tisha B’Av?
This year, when Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday?
This year, when Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
If it is known that on Friday there will be limited time to cook, it is permitted to cook after midday on Tisha B’Av for the needs of Shabbat.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, section 551, subsection 60
ובמקום הדחק יש להקל ולשחוט בט"ב אחר חצות אכן אם חל ט"ב ביום ה' לכו"ע מותר לשחוט אחר חצות לכבוד השבת — “In a case of pressing need, one may be lenient and slaughter on Tisha B’Av after midday; however, if Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday, according to all opinions it is permitted to slaughter after midday in honor of Shabbat.”
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