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The Nine Days: A Time of Reflection and Cheese Delights

The Nine Days of Av is the period in Judaism reserved for great introspection and remembrance during the first nine days of the Hebrew month of Av. It begins from Rosh Chodesh Av and ends with the serious, long fast day known as Tisha B'Av. People observe various limitations during these days, such as refraining from eating meat or wine, to mourn the destruction of the two Jewish Temples in Jerusalem. As such, not having meat or wine in the meals during the Nine Days gives way to other culinary delicacies. Hence, it becomes an excellent time when cheese lovers...