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After a wedding there are Sheba' Berakhoth after each meal for a period of seven days (in most cases). When the...
Monday, November 7, 2011/Heshwan 10, 5772
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Ordinarily, the blessing said on wine covers all other drinks also. There is a difference of opinion, however,...
Monday, October 31, 2011/Heshwan 3, 5772
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One who finished his meal and did Mayim Aharonim may no longer eat or drink. If he wishes to eat or drink further,...
Sunday, October 30, 2011/Heshwan 2, 5772
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Even if one did not eat a meal but merely measured or touched salt or ate foods, that one normally sprinkles salt...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011/Ab 23, 5771
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Maran z"l states in the Shulhan 'Arukh that one must wash for Mayim Aharonim up to the second joints of the...
Sunday, August 21, 2011/Ab 21, 5771
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There are some Ashkenazim who have the custom that only the men do Mayim Aharonim but not the women. It is a...
Wednesday, August 17, 2011/Ab 17, 5771
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There are three essential reasons for Mayim Aharonim. The first two are mentioned in the Gemara.
1....
Tuesday, August 16, 2011/Ab 16, 5771
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The Shulhan 'Arukh, based on the Gemara of Hullin (105a), states that Mayim Aharonim (washing one's fingers after...
Monday, August 15, 2011/Ab 15, 5771
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When three people eat bread together they become obligated to make Zimmun (lit. invitation) before reciting...
Sunday, May 22, 2011/Iyyar 18, 5771
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If one finishes S'euddah Shelishith (third meal) on Shabbath after it becomes certain night, when one comes to say...
Friday, May 20, 2011/Iyyar 16, 5771
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On the night of the Seder, the custom is for the Ba'al Habbayith (the head of the household) to lead the Zimmun...
Friday, April 8, 2011/Nisan 4, 5771
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What does one do if one forgets to eat the Afiqomen? If one forgot to eat the Afiqomen and did Mayim Aharonim (the...
Wednesday, April 6, 2011/Nisan 2, 5771
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It is goes without saying that if drinking wine and getting inebriated is harmful to one's health, one is not...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011/Adar B 10, 5771
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A person should not behave in a lightheaded manner when sitting at the dining table. Throughout the week the table...
Friday, February 4, 2011/Shebat 30, 5771
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The Shulhan (table) in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) had twelve loaves of bread which were baked every Friday and...
Thursday, February 3, 2011/Shebat 29, 5771
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In the work of responsa, Torah Lishmah, the following question is asked. Why is it that before Birkath HaMazon we...
Monday, January 24, 2011/Shebat 19, 5771
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It is good to be particular not to leave any empty utensils on the table (such as cups, plates, spoons, etc.) when...
Monday, January 10, 2011/Shebat 5, 5771
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The Shulhan 'Arukh writes that whoever does not leave any bread on the table (till after Birkath Hammazon), will...
Sunday, January 9, 2011/Shebat 4, 5771
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Maran Yoseph Caro (Qaro), 'a"h, writes in the Shulhan 'Aruch that the tablecloth and the bread must not be removed...
Friday, January 7, 2011/Shebat 2, 5771
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When one eats bread on Rosh Hodesh, the portion of Ya'ale WeYabo needs to be added to the Birkath Hammazon (Grace...
Wednesday, January 5, 2011/Tebeth 29, 5771
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We mentioned previously that Birkath Hammazon (Grace after meals) covers wine that was drunk during the Se'uddah...
Sunday, December 12, 2010/Tebeth 5, 5771
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Maran z"l states in the Shulhan 'Aruch that one may not recite the final blessing of "'Al Haggefen" over wine that...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010/Tebeth 1, 5771
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The special portion for Shabbath of "Resei" must be said in the Birkath HaMazon (Grace after meals) on Shabbath....
Tuesday, November 30, 2010/Kislew 23, 5771
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If one forgets to say 'Al HaNissim in the 'Amidah or Birkath HaMazon on Hanukkah, and has already said G-d's name...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010/Kislew 17, 5771
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We eat more on 'Ereb Yom Kippur to show that we are happy to have Yom Kippur upon us shortly. And since we cannot...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010/Tashri 6, 5771
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When one is eating a meal and recites the Berakha (blessing) of Hammosi on the bread, if one speaks before eating...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010/Ab 24, 5770
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Women are obligated to say Birkath Hammazon. There is a question, however, as to whether a woman's obligation is...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010/Ab 23, 5770
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Three or more people who eat a meal together (with bread) are obligated to say Zimmun (lit. "invitation", where...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010/Ab 10, 5770
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Salt and spirituality in eating
Eating, which is a physical act, also has a spiritual side. One should be...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010/Iyyar 21, 5770
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When Tu Bishbat falls on Shabbath, when should the fruits be eaten? There are those who have the custom, every...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010/Shebat 12, 5770
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A Milah (circumcision) is normally held on the eighth day, unless the child is not well enough. A Pidyon Habben...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009/Ab 21, 5769
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When members of a family eat (a meal with bread) together, the most senior member (generally the head of the...
Wednesday, June 10, 2009/Siwan 18, 5769
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Before Birkath Hammazon (grace after meals) one must be particular to do Mayim Aharonim (literally "the last...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009/Siwan 17, 5769
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When eating a meal, we must sit in an honorable manner at the table and be dressed appropriately. Just like one would...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009/Iyyar 4, 5769
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When holding the Kos (cup) for Birkath Hamazon one should hold it in one's right hand. Someone who is left...
Sunday, November 23, 2008/Heshwan 25, 5769
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