Real treat for you this week in The Jewish Press. Check out my very timely article on "Living Dangerously: A Theme For The Three Weeks And Investing."
Enjoy!
"We are now in the three weeks, from the 17th day of Tammuz to the 9th day of Av (i.e. Tisha b’Av), a period of mourning to commemorate the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash. Jews traditionally observe several mourning customs, including refraining from music, weddings, parties, public celebrations, haircuts, shaving, reciting Shecheyanu, and dangerous activities.
I will leave the discourse about the myriads of halachic considerations over these customs to the far more qualified rabbis in our communities. However, I do feel comfortable opining on the minhag of avoiding dangerous activities, within the realm of investing."