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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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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.
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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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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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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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The final meal before the fast of Tish'ah BeAb (Se'uddah Mafseqeth) cannot be eaten sitting on regular chairs or even...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009/Ab 8, 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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