“Levi, what are you doing there leaning over that sefer?” asked Avi during the last evening of their sleepover camp.
“What do you mean?! I am learning!” answered Levi.
“Sorry, you can daven Maariv, but you’re not allowed to learn now,” said Avi.
“But it’s not Tisha B’Av today. In fact, it’s almost Elul!” said Levi.
“I know, but you still can’t learn,” said Avi.
“I am not a mourner, ר“ל.” said Levi.
“I know, but you still can’t learn,” said Avi.
“We threw away that smelly garbage bag. This place is clean now,” said Levi.
“I know, but you still can’t learn,” said Avi.
“I said Bircas Hatorah in the morning and it is still in force now!” said Levi.
“I know, but you still can’t learn,” said Avi.
“Avi - are you allowed to learn now?” asked Levi.
“Yes!” replied Avi.
Why is Levi not allowed to learn now?
