Laundry or Purchase during Week of Tisha B’Av
Question
I have run out of undershirts (during the week of Tisha B’Av), should I wash or buy new ones?
Answer
Shalom!
If there is no choice, it is preferable to wash rather than buy new undershirts.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, section Orach Chaim, chapter 551
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