The Halachot and History of the Three Weeks

Chapter 21: Laws of Erev Tishah B’Av (after midday)

Learning Torah

1. a. In the afternoon of erev Tishah B’Av it is appropriate to learn only the laws and texts which are relevant to Tishah B’Av and mourning, i.e. Eichah, Gemaras discussing the Hurban etc. 

b. If it is difficult for one to limit his learning, or it will lead to Bitul Torah he may be lenient and learn as usual.

c. One should not take pleasure walks or engage in other leisure activities on erev Tishah B’Av after midday