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If a person knows for certain that he forgot to count the 'Omer, both at night as well as the entire day, he can...
Sunday, April 15, 2012/Nisan 23, 5772
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When we state that the fruits of the seven species take precedence over the others, this applies only to the...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012/Shebat 15, 5772
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The order in which one recites the blessings on various foods only applies if one wishes to eat all of them. If...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012/Shebat 14, 5772
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We mentioned the order of fruits (
Monday, February 6, 2012/Shebat 13, 5772
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Tu Bishbat is the Rosh Hashanah for the Trees. We eat additional fruits of the trees (whose Berakha is Borei...
Sunday, February 5, 2012/Shebat 12, 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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If one forgets to say 'Anenu on a fast day, one does not repeat the 'Amidah. Even if one remembered before...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011/Tammuz 17, 5771
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As the count of the 'Omer gets more advanced, people tend to have more trouble remembering what the count for each...
Sunday, May 15, 2011/Iyyar 11, 5771
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In order for a a Berakha (blessing) to be considered a valid blessing, it must mention G-d's Name and His Kingdom....
Monday, March 7, 2011/Adar B 1, 5771
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Unlike Friday night when, if there is no wine available, one makes Qiddush on the bread, if one does not have wine...
Friday, February 18, 2011/Adar A 14, 5771
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If one has no wine at all for Qiddush on Friday night, the Qiddush is made on the bread as follows:
Friday, February 11, 2011/Adar A 7, 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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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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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that until the one who is breaking the bread has eaten from his own portion, the other...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011/Tebeth 28, 5771
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The ideal time to light the Hanukkah candles during the week is when the stars come out (Seth Hakkokhabim). If one...
Monday, December 6, 2010/Kislew 29, 5771
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Those who regularly pray 'Arbith with a Minyan before sunset (as is prevalent in many Sephardi congregations), as...
Sunday, November 28, 2010/Kislew 21, 5771
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On Friday evening, if the lady of the house already lit the Shabbath lights and accepted Shabbath, but she is also...
Friday, November 26, 2010/Kislew 19, 5771
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On Shabbath the breaking of the bread is done on two loaves, even according to those who hold that twelve loaves...
Friday, November 12, 2010/Kislew 5, 5771
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A woman who has the custom to pray Minha every day, must do so on Friday afternoon before she kindles the Shabbath...
Friday, November 5, 2010/Heshwan 28, 5771
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Before the Shofar is blown, the Berakha (blessing) of Lishmowa Qol Shofar (to hear the sound of the Shofar) is...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010/Elul 21, 5770
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The strict requirement for lighting candles on Friday evening before Shabbath in honor of Shabbath, is to light...
Friday, August 6, 2010/Ab 26, 5770
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