Why UPGRADE and not CANCEL Mourning on Rosh Chodesh Av?

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July 15 2026
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References: Shevuot: 9A ,  Taanit: 29A  

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The "Nine Days" begin on Rosh Chodesh Av, a day that is semi-festive in that it includes Hallel, a Torah reading and Musaf, with a prohibition of fasting and eulogizing. If so, why do we UPGRADE our mourning practices on this day, and not wait till the 2nd of Av?

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